Saturday, December 24, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness – Free Patterns from the Blog-o-Sphere
In addition to the wonderful patterns given here on the DMC blog site, including the ribbon, pink flower, pink bird and the crown, there are other patterns you may wish to stitch.
Check out the pretty pink ribbon with a yellow rose designed by M. Schier and featured on the crosstitch.com site, or the Angel Ribbon from Little MoJo.
Applique the designs to the blocks by machine using machine embroidery or quilting threads.
These would look terrific worked in DMC Color Variations Size 5 Pearl Cotton in colors 4180 or 4190!
A complete tutorial for working the stitches over the wire is included on her site.
Happy Stitching!
~Emma
Monday, December 12, 2011
Feb 17, Free Embroidery Patterns and More in The Embroidery Sampler Newsletter
At last, an online monthly embroidery newsletter that not only contains free embroidery patterns, but is also creative, thoughtful, honest, and entertaining!
Embroidery -- It covers all methods of embroidery, just like this website.Sampler -? It contains a little bit of everything from news to words of wisdom to a "find of the month" free embroidery design.It's not just another email newsletter. It's The Embroidery Sampler.
Don't believe me? Take a look at our past issues to see the types of free patterns you'll receive (opens in a new window).
Among the archived issues, you'll find links to free hand embroidery patterns and a few downloadable free embroidery machine patterns.
Sign up today and receive a free Scissor Pouch + Needle Case pattern!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Celtic Embroidery Designs - Basic Medieval Cross Stitch Patterns For Celtic
Embroidery, all around the globe is considered as a piece of heritage. This heritage has been with us for many centuries. Embroidery as an art form is so aged that none of us could pin point the accuracy of its ancientness. Since the time of our mothers, grandmothers and their ancestors have followed this art, despite the world being poles apart.
Where we reside doesn't make a difference we all have been introduced to embroidery as cross stitch embroidery. That's because it's so easy to learn. It requires the most common of obtainable supplies. Therefore how much ever I go gaga over celtic cross stitch it will be little because I love its patterns.
Cross stitch is not without its impressions of varied civilizations and regions and tribes. Patterns of cross stitch are a great mixture of some primitive, ethnic, modern as well as contemporary variations. While some regional patterns are evident other too have their impressions. Like Victorian cross stitch is revered for its classic designs, African stitch is applauded for their ethnicity and Celtic for their intricacy.
COMMON PATTERNS IN CELTIC EMBROIDERY
Celtic embroidery is an ancient form of embroidery. Its archetypal patterns are well known, also the diversity of its patterns are something that we can take pride in. Since Celts were predominantly nomads therefore the impressions of their art knew no boundaries. These patterns could be seen on probably every possession of theirs.
On their possessions the motifs and design work had minute details that some work could well be a masterpiece in our contemporary life. Cross stitch patterns used by Celts had impressions of their daily lifestyles. Patterns like geometrical shapes, mythological creatures, flowers, alphabets and more. They didn't just stop with creating patterns with embroideries, actually they were so found of these patterns that even their swords, utensils walls and bodies would engraved with such patterns.
WHERE TO FIND CELTIC CROSS STITCH PATTERNS?
All of you would by now be asking on the ways to get these gorgeous and unique patterns. 25 odd years ago I wouldn't have been in a position to answer any of this. But today I am fortunate enough to have enough knowledge about this art to be able to share it with you.
Simply visit your nearest store or art and craft vendor to get yourself that really nice Celtic cross stitch design kit. If you fail in your effort to locate a crafts store nearby, then you might find one at a bookshop. And just in case you do not want to do away with the comfort of your house for this purpose I can help you here too.
You can easily place an online order requesting your kit. While if you wouldn't like to spend a dime on the pattern, try locating free patterns on the Internet. There are plenty of sites that offer these patterns for free. Make your selections depending upon your skill level. I sincerely hope that I have left no stone unturned that you do not take up Celtic cross stitch embroidery. I hope I do not have to push you further.
Now you can quickly and easily learn celtic cross stitch the better way when you visit http://www.mycelticcrossstitch.com, the online portal for patterns, designs and projects for the art of celtic cross stitch
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Purchase Embroidery Machine for Beautiful Patterns
The art of sewing embroidery requires perfection, creativity and skill. There are basically two ways of stitching beautiful patterns which include machine and manual embroideries. To simplify the task of stitching intricate patterns and designs, there is a huge variety of embroidery machine available in the markets today. These machines are particularly useful for people who love to stitch patterns on clothes.
Manual stitching of patterns involve more labour and the use of sewing machines where as with the use of embroidery machine, different designs and patterns are created and stitched with the help of digital technologies.
The Use of Embroidery Machine
Compared to the manual embroideries done with ordinary sewing machines, the patterns and designs done with the help of a computerised embroidery machine is more preferred by people today. Some of the main reasons for it include- faster stitching of intricate patterns, better quality and finish, reduced labor and much more cost effective.
The computerised embroidery machine is quite easy to operate. It has a number of software which is used to feed the different patterns and designs. The machine stitches according to the designs fed in its computer. The colors, patterns and threads can be set according to individual preferences. Some of the best and complex designs can be stitched within minutes on these machines.
There is quite a variety of software which includes different intricate and beautiful patterns. Most of these patterns are available at affordable rates in the online markets.
With the help of these machines, it is possible to stitch a hundred different types of fabrics with varying designs quickly and efficiently. The embroidery machine is available with different stitching speeds. Some of the variety of machines includes the twelve head machine, the cotton machine and so forth. One of the most attractive features of these machines includes the ability to include several needles and threads before stitching. This in turn helps to save ample time and effort.
Buying Software for Your Embroidery Machine
As mentioned earlier there are a number of retailers who sell software for stitching various kinds of patterns. You can choose from among a wide variety for the designs you prefer to have on the clothes. You can also design patterns according to your requirement and program them in the computer. This way you can explore your creativity and stitch some of the most unique patterns.
Free embroidery designs are also offered by some of the companies that sell these machines. There are many manufacturers listed in the business portals who supply authentic machines. No matter what kind of cloth you wish to choose, these machines can stitch any kind of pattern within a stipulated time frame. The flexibility of these machines makes it a popular choice among both wholesale designers and home makers.
Most of the people prefer to use embroidery machine as it saves a lot of effort. Moreover, the final products are blemish less and of superior quality which cannot be expected in manual embroidery work. The accuracy and perfection derived from the use of these computerised machines is quite incomparable.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Dec 13, Downloadable Christmas Embroidery Patterns
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Oct 7, 2011The double running stitch or Holbein stitch and some easy crewel form the basic blackwork embroidery stitches.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Working Blackwork Embroidery Stitches"
Sep 23, 2011I was taught by a wonderful teacher, Ellen Temkin who realized that the horizontal patterns of Swedish Weaving would be perfect for a tallit - a Jewish
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Huck Tallit Prayer Shawl"
Sep 23, 2011It's a hand embroidery by cross stitch. It was embroidered for my mother's birthday as a present. It shows the famous clock Big Ben reflected in the Thames
Permalink -- click for full blog post "London - Heritage"
Sep 2, 2011I need a program that will convert embroidery formats .dst and .pes to True Type lettering on the computer. My computer does not recognize embroidery
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Format Conversion Software"
Aug 31, 2011DMC now makes a fabric covered wire to match embriodery thread colors. It's called Memory Thread and can be used to create 3D embroidery.
Have you tried it? Please share a photo!
Aug 25, 2011I have always wondered what the difference is between needlepoint, needlepoint embroidery, and cross stitch. Can you help me out with that, as I have patterns
Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is the difference between Embroidery and Cross Stitch"
Aug 25, 2011Learn useful advice about buying and using huck toweling or huck cloth.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Huck Toweling for Swedish Huck Weaving"
Aug 13, 2011Here's a creative idea for what to do with extra embroidery hoops!
You can mount them on the wall and use them to store jars.
Click for more info
Aug 5, 2011Hi! I am very new to hand embroidery! My mother did it a lot while I was a child, but I never had an interest in learning how to do it. Now that I am
Permalink -- click for full blog post "When to Use Different Stitches"
Jul 21, 2011My mother, Gale Court, has been making quilts for 17 years. To date she has made over 500. She has never sold a quilt, they have always been made as gifts
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Quilt: Believe in Happiness All Around You"
Jul 16, 2011I have been having a problem with my punchneedles. The thread keeps breaking and it doesn't matter which needle I use or how many plys of thread. What
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Needlepunch Thread Keeps Breaking"
Jul 1, 2011Hi, I'm Lien from Malaysia. I've just started to learn ribbon embroidery this year from books and internet. These are photos among the first. I hope you
Permalink -- click for full blog post "First Attempts at Ribbon Embroidery on a T-shirt"
Jun 10, 2011Looking for crewel embroidery kits that include everything you need to complete a project with crewel embroidery stitches? I found some nice embroidery kits and listed them here.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crewel Embroidery Kits"
Jun 3, 2011Become your own free designer and be a cross stitch pattern maker. It's easier than you think!
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Advice"
May 27, 2011As I continue to prepare for my marriage, I found this sweet wedding cross stitch pattern from Leisure Arts.
Click to open the .pdf file. The verse is "Love does not consist in gazing at each other, But in looking together in the same direction."
Click for more info
Friday, November 11, 2011
Adding Embroidery to Existing Quilt Patterns
Did you know that you can add embroideries designs to almost any pattern that you can find these days? All it takes is a little bit of planning and making a sample block first. Almost any block can be adjusted in such a fashion that will allow you to put an embroidery within its design.
Here is what you need to do:
Make a sample drawing of the block that you want to make. Make it to scale so that you know your exact measurements as you go along. Your seam allowance will be added after you are finished drafting.
Once you have completed your draft, mark out the area that you want to place your embroidery. If you are placing a small embroidery design, under 4 inches, you are not limited to using the center of the block.You might be able to use the 4 corners and then add a separate border once you have completed construction to separate the designs from the other blocks, unless of course, you want 4 of them together when you are done.Try different placements. You can do opposite corners, all 4 corners or just the top or just the bottom. Remember to take your over all design into consideration when planning.
If you are using a larger embroidery designs and must use the center of your block, make sure that you adjust for a border around your design. You would not normally put your design directly at your seam allowance. Try different placements here also. You can place your design straight or on point. With all designs, they can be set either on point or straight, again giving you more options to work with.
Once you have decided what you are going to do, use the pattern that you have drafted to make your templates from. No matter where you have decided to place your embroidery designs, you will need to create your new templates to ensure that your design goes together properly.
After you have cut your templates, actually sew together a sample block either with or without the actual designs. You do not want to risk mis-cutting anything so I always create without the actual design. I use a blank square with the outline of the design pencilled on the material.
It might seem as though there are a lot of steps to go thru just to change out a block or two.The extra effort that you put forth right now will ensure that the design that you are creating will indeed be telling a story of some kind. Take your time and ensure that you have accurate templates with your seam allowance added.Do not cut out an entire quilt without having tested a block first. This will save you much aggravation and much miss-cut fabric.Scraps are great but only when they come from a block that is completed!
Hugs and Blessings
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Breast Cancer Awareness – Free Patterns from the Blog-o-Sphere
In addition to the wonderful patterns given here on the DMC blog site, including the ribbon, pink flower, pink bird and the crown, there are other patterns you may wish to stitch.
Check out the pretty pink ribbon with a yellow rose designed by M. Schier and featured on the crosstitch.com site, or the Angel Ribbon from Little MoJo.
Applique the designs to the blocks by machine using machine embroidery or quilting threads.
These would look terrific worked in DMC Color Variations Size 5 Pearl Cotton in colors 4180 or 4190!
A complete tutorial for working the stitches over the wire is included on her site.
Happy Stitching!
~Emma
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Free Thanksgiving Embroidery Patterns ‘Round the ‘Net
There’s plenty of time to whip up one of these little beauties, available FREE on the internet, for your holiday table, apron or other accessories.
Work just the outlines in redwork, of fill in the designs using your favorite DMC Embroidery Thread using filling stitches.
Over at PinTrist you can find this prayerful Thanksgiving Couple to embroider on the front of an apron, or to customize family placemats.
This design would look absolutely fabulous embroidered on the ends of a table runner in back stitch or stem stitch using DMC Color Variations Embroidery Floss in color #4130!
The design would look great worked in color and framed in an embroidery hoop as wall art.
You’ll definitely want to gobble up these beautiful, free deigns!
~Emma
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Feb 17, Free Embroidery Patterns and More in The Embroidery Sampler Newsletter
At last, an online monthly embroidery newsletter that not only contains free embroidery patterns, but is also creative, thoughtful, honest, and entertaining!
Embroidery -- It covers all methods of embroidery, just like this website.Sampler -? It contains a little bit of everything from news to words of wisdom to a "find of the month" free embroidery design.It's not just another email newsletter. It's The Embroidery Sampler.
Don't believe me? Take a look at our past issues to see the types of free patterns you'll receive (opens in a new window).
Among the archived issues, you'll find links to free hand embroidery patterns and a few downloadable free embroidery machine patterns.
Sign up today and receive a free Scissor Pouch + Needle Case pattern!