Old jeans get transformed to make a hip bum bag. Any size jeans can be used depending on the desired size of the finished bag. Embellishment has unlimited possibilities to mend or to just dress up old denim. Materials:     * One pair of old jeans – clean with holes is fine.     * A [...]

Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you”gifts for anyone – for any reason! Approx Size: l-3/8″w x 5″h each Supplies: Six-strand embroidery floss (refer to color key), one 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ [...]

BRICK STITCH STRIPED COLORS When patch is striped, it is easiest to start and end color for each row. However, if possible, you may leave yarn hanging at end of row and transfer needle to second color, then pick up first color again when needed. STEMSTITCH STEM STITCH-VARIATION Kalem Stitch-Variation FERN STITCH DOUBLE WEAVE STITCH [...]

All basic needlepoint stitches are made diagonally over one intersection of canvas threads. These stitches look the same on the front of the canvas-see photo-the back side is what shows the difference. The other needlepoint stitches which slant in different directions and cross several meshes at a time are known as Bargello or canvas embroidery. [...]

CANVAS: PENELOPE is the classic canvas which is used in Traditional Needlepoint. It is a double woven fabric with pairs of horizontal and vertical threads which form the mesh. When doing regular needlepoint, the stitches are worked diagonally over two horizontal and two vertical threads. For Petit Point, the double vertical thread is separated and [...]

Fringe: Cut an 8″ length of yarn. Thread needle with loose ends of yarn. Come up at 1, leaving a loop on the wrong side of canvas. Bring loose ends and needle through loop (Fig. 6) and pull tightly. Trim ends to desired length. A dot of glue on back of fringe will help keep [...]

READING A CHARTED DESIGN To read a charted design. determine the center of your chart by locating the arrows. Count from the center up to the top row of the design. Then count to the left or the right to the first symbol and start there. Each square on the chart equals one stitch on [...]

Design By Patricia Deyo finished sizes; Sugar bowl is about 2″ high with Lid. creamer is 1-1/2” high. Tea Cup is 1-1/2”- high. Saucer is 4” across. Materials: Size 30 crochet cotton thread: 200 yds, white 100 yds, variegated lavender Fabric stiffener Embroidery needle no.11 steel hook or hook needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: Rnds [...]

This simple, sleeveless dress with mock pleats is embellished with a swag of embroidery on the yoke. This design is not only perfect as a summer dress, but also works well as a winter pinafore. worn over a long-sleeved lap Materials 7(8:9) 50g, balls of Debbie Bliss cotton double knitted. Pair each of 3-1/2mm (US [...]