In the Indian State of Rajasthan, for special days and even on ordinary days each girl dresses like she is a princess. Her clothes will be embellished with beautiful embroidery designs, mirror work, and an ornamental metallic colored applique work which is called Gota Patti ( Lappe ka kaam ). Gotta Patti refers to a … Read more
Heart blocks ! Don’t run away. This is not the dreadful heart block that you fear. These are fabric patchwork heart quilt blocks that will delight you, not distress you. You can use it for embellishing your various sewing projects. Here are 3 easy ways to make heart shapes with fabric. They are beautiful as … Read more
Show off – When you wear these pendants, you will essentially be doing that, but no one will mind. People are always interested in art and embroidery is art ; the plus is, you are wearing it on your neck. To make these cute embroidered pendants, you can cut out the fabric (base fabric for … Read more
A cutwork embroidery involves making embroidery stitches over design outlines and after the embroidery is done, parts of the foundation fabric are cut away, leaving the embroidery stitches intact, resulting in projecting outlines of the design. Cutwork is usually done by hand using various hand embroidery stitches but mainly with buttonhole stitches. But almost the … Read more
The adjustable knot is a very practical and versatile knot that can be used in a variety of applications where adjustability is desired. Most of the jewelry you make need fasteners – metal and plastic findings. But with an adjustable knot you do not need any fasteners for your jewelry – and it can be … Read more
Here are some easy ways to make beaded snowflakes. Wire frame beaded snowflake Cut out 3 equal length wires. Remember, a snowflake has 6 spokes. Make a metal frame for your snowflake by twisting these 3 long metal wires by the middle. Add beads on this frame – you can use big and small beads … Read more