embroidery

July 16, 2021

10 Punch Needle Embroidery Kits and Patterns To Try

Getting into embroidery can seem a bit intimidating at first. With so many styles, stitches, and techniques to learn, it can sometimes be discouraging for a novice. But—compared to some other types—punch needle embroidery is a lot more beginner friendly. By using a special hollow needle, you simply push yarn or thread through the fabric, following the outline of your chosen pattern. All you have to do is think up a cool design!

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June 28, 2021

Embroidered Insects With 3D Wings Look Like They Could Fly Right Off the Fabric

With their delicate forms and iridescent colors, insects make the perfect subjects for arts and crafts projects. Embroidery artist Megan Zaniewski is one creative who’s celebrating the beauty of bugs. She creates handmade embroidery designs with three-dimensional wings. Zaniewski uses the stumpwork embroidery technique when she hand-crafts her designs. This involves stitching over padding, wiring, and other elements to create 3D textile designs that are raised up from the fabric.

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May 28, 2021

10 How-To Embroidery Books Filled With Creative Stitching Projects

Embroidery is a craft that is easy to begin but can be a challenge to master. And while there is a learning curve, the way to get better is through practice; having a set of projects to stitch is key in making that happen. You might buy and download embroidery patterns to work on, but did you know there's another way to get instruction as well as designs to stitch?

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April 29, 2021

Artist Reimagines Instant Film as Embroidered Landscape Polaroids

While there are many innovative cameras these days, there is something to be said for the pleasant, tactile quality of a Polaroid. It has a playful quality that is only enhanced by its small, postcard size. Hong Kong-based artist Artemis imitates this popular form of photography by stitching colorful landscapes onto small, Polaroid-size pieces of paper, capturing environments from her own imagination. Her journey into embroidery art began four years ago, in 2017.

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