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I love machine embroidery and I also love making handmade cards. So, imagine how I felt to learn that embroidering cards is trending now. Some people are using dies that are specifically made to die cut and then use embroidery floss to create the card front or insert.  Circular Stitch Background Metal Cutting Dies And that is a lovely thing to do, however it is limiting. Sure you can change colors of thread & cardstock to make each card different, but if you truly want something unique, combining machine embroidery will allow you to do just that. And if you digitize your own designs or edit an existing design to customize as your own, you will truly have a one of a kind design. Video Here are some tips for creating unique custom, bespoke handmade cards by the Embroidery Library Ready to start crafting your project? Please leave your comments below on what you plan on making .  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative e

Ok, so you've got your fabric, yarn, needles, and design that you want to tuft aka punch needle, but you're not sure how large your stitches should be. How far to space them apart, and which side of the design is the right side. This Technique Tuesday we will cover that. You'll learn how to properly space your stitches. How wide your rows should be and how changing stitch length changes the dynamic of your fabric art/rug. Video: Stitch Size & Row Spacing This video is from the Oxford Company. The Oxford Company has a great selection of blogs called # OxCoPALs and videos that walk you through the basics of Punch Needling as well as Rug Hooking. I recommend going over there to learn more.  Ready to start crafting your project? Please leave your comments below on what you plan on making .  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Cof

This Technique Tuesday we will learn how to select the appropriate fabric to work best with our punch needling projects. I do needle felting with an embellisher machine and by hand. And I love that you can use various substrates and felt with them. It puts the MIX in mix media projects. However, when it comes to hand embroidery, the fabric you construct your project on is quite important. Consider the following fabric options: Monk Cloth : This is a tightly woven fabric that is made from 100% cotton. It is a good choice for punch needling because it is durable and has a nice texture. The Dorr Mill Monk's cloth is woven specifically for punch needle art. Try to find one that has 12-14 holes in it. It is a self healing fabric. Linen : This is a natural fiber fabric that is known for its strength and durability. Linen is a good choice for punch needling because it is easy to work with and has a nice drape. Boao Linen is a great choice for making heirloom projects. It is a self

Last week we learned about the Punch Needling technique. This Technique Tuesday we will learn about the variety of punch needles on the market and determine which one will work best with our projects. Oxford Punch Needles Video: Which Punch Needle to Purchase This video purchasing guide is from Vera at Studio VerSie.   Oxford is the cadillac of Punching Needles, this video is a guide to their selection of needles. The Oxford Company has a great selection of blogs called # OxCoPALs and videos that walk you through the basics of Punch Needling as well as Rug Hooking. I recommend going over there to learn more. Especially how to transfer your pattern to the backing fabric . Ready to purchase some punch needles and work on a custom fabric art project? Please leave your comments below .  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Coffee .  

Hey Everybody, I am still leaning hard on the fabric art trends. This is my 2023 - creating art that inspires and elicits joy. Well, in mid July 2023 I discovered a new fabric art technique. It is new to me, but not new in general. It is a technique that is becoming quite popular as a relaxing way to get into creating fabric art, pillows, rugs, whatever your heart desires, and I am talking about Punch Needling! Images: Pllieay Punch Needle Embroidery Starter Kits Punch needling is a type of embroidery that uses a punch needle tool to create loops of yarn on a fabric. The punch needle tool has a hollow shaft that the yarn is threaded through, and a sharp point that is used to punch the yarn through the fabric. The yarn loops are then pulled tight, creating a fabric with a dense, textured surface. Punch needling can be used to create a variety of projects, including wall hangings, pillows, rugs, and coasters. It is a relatively easy techni

I hope you enjoyed last week's technique and got started making your own loom. Today's technique will focus on how to get started with weaving and we will learn how to begin weaving on the cardboard loom.  Whether you are using the loom you created last week or working with a loom you purchased these tips should set you up for a successful start to weaving on a loom. Video: Weaving for Beginners This technique is by Fibers & Design Weaving , and it picks up from last week's blog on how to build your own cardboard loom. Recommend reading that blog and watching that video first. How's Your Confidence Level? Ready to get started on creating your own custom woven designs? Please leave your comments below.  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Coffee .

Hi Everybody, hope you are doing well this fine August day. Today's Technique Tuesday we will continue to focus on fabric arts and construction. Let's jump into woven fabrics. Better yet, let's learn how to CREATE our own woven fabrics. To do that we need tools. And one of the best, yet ancient tools to create woven fabrics is the loom.  Today we will learn how to create our own weaving loom out of cardboard.  Video This technique is by Fibers & Design Weaving : What do you think about today's technique? Will you try it? Please leave your comments below.  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Coffee .