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DIY Heart Pendant – Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
DIY Heart Pendant Whether you want to show your love to a friend or make one of these for yourself, a little DIY heart pendant is a cute addition! This DIY heart pendant is so quick and easy to make. It’s a perfect project to do with kids or grandkids. SUPPLIES I used this wooden circle blank. You might like these other shapes, too! Hearts, Crosses, Oval and more, and these even bigger Hearts Sulky may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links on our post. Don’t worry – this does not increase your cost. You’ll also need Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Petites. I used two…
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Fun Hand Embroidery Project – Business Card or Credit Card Holder
In an attempt to not snack at night while I am watching TV, I have been doing some hand embroidery every night. Part of the inspiration for this is Indygo Junction’s “Stitched Style” book. It has 20 great hand projects that are easy and hip. They are a modern take on the 70’s which I love. The designs are a perfect size to add to a ready-made item, like a purse or jacket or you can incorporate them into a project you are making, like a dress or a quilt. The book does have projects you can make that use the embroidery designs, which is what I did with the…
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My Favorite Sites For Hand Embroidery Patterns & A Giveaway!
Hand Embroidery is one of my favorite things to do. I love the act of stitching, especially with Sulky Cotton Petites™ & Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ (You can read why I love these products for hand embroidery here), but I also love that there are so many new designs these days. No longer is hand embroidery just red work, traditional or heirloom. No matter what your personal style, you can find hand embroidery patterns just for you. There are tons of great sites with fantastic patterns, but here are a few of my favorites. HINT: I am doing a giveaway at the end of this blog (Like the monster at the end…
