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Embroidery Stitching (Punch) Tool
What is it? So what is this thing called punch embroidery? It’s actually one of those “mature” artforms that is pretty much old school, something our grandmothers may have loved. While traditional machine embroidery has its obvious applications, lately more and more of us have had our fiber-creative senses re-attuned to the amazing textures created with punch needle embroidery. Punch needle embroidery is a hand application process that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread, yarn, floss or even ribbon on fabric giving us a textured pile surface that…
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How to Make a Leopard Pom-Pom
Leopard print pom-poms are in! Have you wondered how you can make one? Here’s a beginner friendly tutorial by Nina Bella Knits to get you familiar with the process. Once you have it down, experiment with different color combinations and patterns!
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Swift Bead
What is it? Decorative beadwork has a history dating back millennia to a time when shells and bones were used to fashion necklaces and other jewelry. It was used to signify a special sense of importance to the wearer. The same can be said of crochet and knitting. As an art form they’ve been around for a very long time as well and a unique technique often signified a special sense of importance to the wearer. So it only seems natural that these two decorative art forms should eventually merge into…
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Quick Yo-Yo Makers
What is it? What can you make with fabric yo-yo’s? That’s not the real question. The real question should be what can’t you make with fabric yo-yo’s? Those little creative gems are perfect for all kinds of home décor applications like doilies, quilts, bead spreads, pillows, placemats or fashion accessories like dresses, vests, headbands or standalone projects like purses, bags, jewelry, decorative wall hangings or even toys for the little ones. And how creative can we be when making them? Also unlimited. We have different sizes and shapes of yo-yo…
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Canvas Pouch Embellished with Needle Felting
Needle felting allows an amazing range of creative expression. Grab your needle felting tools, wool roving and add a little embellishment to anything!
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Needle Felting Tools
What is it? Feeling creative? No holds barred creative? Want to make something that exudes light and color and texture? Something that conveys emotion? Flat is good but how about adding form or structure? Something like three dimensional shapes to make gorgeous flowers, cute puppies or elegant birds? Well you’re in for a treat. Let me introduce you to needle felting. It’s been a “thing” for a very long time but seems to be a growing fad recently with a whole new set of applications. Think of it as a combination…
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DIY Pom-Pom Heart Wreath
Hello, from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and craft blogger behind Country Peony. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I wanted to show you a very simple way to add whimsy and pretty to your decor with the DIY Pom-Pom Heart Wreath.
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Punch Embroidered Owl
Hand embroidery with a punch needle is a fiber art technique that involves looping yarn, floss or ribbon in the format of a pattern through fabric.
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Tassel Christmas Angels
Designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier Our last holiday project of this season! Some quick last minute inspiration for anyone needs it.
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DIY Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Christmas is my favorite time to craft with and for my three children. I am so excited to share a very fun Christmas project with you today that was inspired by my children’s shared room: DIY Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Tree.
