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Fiesta Table Runner

This runner, inspired by the bold colors of Fiesta dinnerware, is the perfect project for those cottons that have been accumulating in your stash. Embroidery floss holds the leno crosses for extra pops of color on the ends.

Pattern · Little Looms

Cuppa Tea Cozy

There’s no mystery to weaving and embellishing this teapot cozy using pin-loom-woven squares and simple yarn embroidery. What could be better than having a cup of tea with your customized version while enjoying an intriguing whodunit?

Pattern · Little Looms

Forget-Me-Not Onesie

Why should the adults have all the fun? A checkerboard texture with just a smidgen of embroidery makes this the go-to garment for the under-three-months crowd.

Pattern · Little Looms

Fresh as a Daisy Travel Pillow

Travel in comfort on your next flight or long car trip with this custom-made neck pillow created using pin-loom squares. A touch of embroidery added at the end provides a bit of whimsy. You’ll reach your destination feeling refreshed and rested.

Dreidel Napkins

Celebrate Hanukkah in style with dreidel-inspired napkins. Embellish them with embroidery or fabric paint, throw some chocolate gelt on the table, and get ready to spin the real thing.

Pattern · Little Looms

Garden Party Purse

Use a pair of pick-up sticks to create texture on the rigid-heddle loom reminiscent of a garden trellis. An asymmetrical flap adds interest, and a twisted cord finishes off this handy bag. Make it your own with an optional pin-loom flower or a bit of embroidery on the flap.

Sand, Sea, and Sky Runner

Keep memories of the beach alive with this pin-loom–woven seascape table runner. Slip-stitch crochet adds spindrift and wave motion to the textured ocean section, and light embroidery embellishes the sky with seabirds.

Pattern · Little Looms

Geometric Wave Scarves

A little bit of embroidery elevates a simple wool scarf into something special. Weave, embroider, fringe, and wear for a drapey accessory, or gently felt the scarf for a more windproof wrap.

Pattern · Little Looms

A Stitch in Time: Pekinese and Chinese Knot Stitches

There is confusion in the embroidery literature between these two similarly named stitches. Deanna helps explain the differences.

Article · PieceWork

A Stitch in Time: Sorbello Stitch

The Sorbello or Sorbello knot stitch is a textured Italian embroidery stitch, originating in the small village of Sorbello, near Naples.

Article · PieceWork

Victorian Bookmark - Perforated-Paper Embroidery Project

This bookmark project is based upon an antique Victorian example from Irina Stepanova's collection.

An Icelandic Endless Knot Design to Stitch

This design is entirely worked in long-arm cross-stitch, the most common stitch found in the extant traditional embroideries of Iceland.

Pattern · PieceWork

Rounded Arches Spindle Bag to Sew and Embroider

There are many fun and useful projects to make with bargello needlepoint but the perfect project for a handspinner is a spindle bag.

Pattern · Spin Off

Knitting Traditions, Winter 2011 Digital Edition

This special second edition is chock-full of 45 projects knitters will love!

For Young Embroiderers: Kitchen Towel to Stitch

Laurel makes embroidery fun with her Kitchen Towels to Stich pattern.

Pattern · PieceWork

A Perforated-Paper Needle Book to Cross-Stitch Pattern

Enjoy Mary Polityka Bush's instruction for tea dying and embellishment choices and make this cross-stitched piece reminiscent of the twentieth century embroidery.

A Book Cover in Crewel Embroidery to Stitch

PieceWork Presents: 4 Glorious Mittens to Knit eBook

This collection of mitten patterns to knit was inspired by the bits and pieces of French embroidery patterns.

Weldon’s Practical Monograms to Embroider, Cross-Stitch, and Knit

Elegant Embroidery eBook with 5 Beautiful Projects to Stitch

From counted thread to bead embroidery to needlepoint, this PieceWork eBook will allow you to ply your needle and thread!

All About Silk eBook

Whether you’re simply interested in the history of silk, learning how to spin it, or raising your own silkworms, this eBook is a great place to start on your journey.

Spinning Silk + Knitting, Weaving, Crochet, and Embroidery Projects Using Silk Fiber

Learn everything about spinning silk yarn in this free guide on how to spin silk for knitting, crochet, embroidery, plus projects to try.

eBook · Spin Off · Free eBook

How to Spin Yarn to Knit with Kate Larson

Create exactly the yarn that you want with handspinning expert Kate Larson as your guide. Creating yarn for knitting is different than creating for other textiles such as weaving or embroidery.

Borrowing from Boro: A Needlebook

Stitch a darling needlebook inspired by Japanese techniques.

Pattern · PieceWork