How to finish a cross stitched bookmark I enjoyed creating this Bookish Bookmark pattern (and the full kit is available here). There’s nothing better than stitching away while listening to an audiobook, if you ask me! There are a million ways to finish cross stitch bookmarks, but this is my favorite! It’s quick and easy and allows you to play […]
I’m so excited to be sharing this free felt birdie pattern with you today! I have created some out of my own handmade felt (shown in the photo above) and in pre-made wool felt and they both turned out so lovely! These felt birds are a fun project for beginners as well as more experienced felt sewists/embroiderers. You can use […]
This is a fun, simple hand embroidery project! Perfect for beginners. Follow along on the video to learn how to make this valentine’s day embroidered napkin. Download the pattern below and use your choice of transfer method (I prefer Fabri-Solvy) SUPPLIES: Cloth Napkins Fabri-Solvy (for transferring the pattern) Pattern: FREE DOWNLOAD below Hoop Thread: Your choice of color/brand. I prefer […]
If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you have probably seen my Create40Project. If not, here’s the short version: I turned 40 in January and to celebrate I’m releasing a new product every month this year. Last month was some waterproof stickers: A Well Read Woman is a Dangerous Creature sticker and Be A Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud sticker. This […]
Free hand embroidery pattern, perfect for beginners! This small floral hand embroidery pattern makes a great gift or Christmas ornament. Hello there, friends! I’m so happy to tell you about the A Lively Hope Embroidery patterns that are available today! I have TWO new patterns/kits in the shop and one free pattern. It’s a happy day! This sweet floral bouquet […]
Super simple scrapbook session! I love making simple scrapbook pages to document our lives. Today I’m sharing a two page spread about the activities that kept us busy during Covid isolation and a page about my daughter’s favorite little stuffed animal. I love to preserve our memories in simple, easy scrapbooks. Making cute, fast scrapbook pages is one of my […]
How to start hand embroidery. Answers to frequently asked questions for beginners. One of my favorite ways to while away a quiet hour or two is with an embroidery project in my hands, and an audiobook in my earbuds. I also love to stitch away while my husband and I watch an episode of our latest Netflix show in the […]
An easy and fun Christmas ornament craft to do with kids. Every Christmas my kids and I gather to make some simple ornaments. We give these as gifts to their grandparents, teachers and youth group leaders and they often make extra for their friends as well. There’s nothing better than a sweet handmade gift from a kiddo, so these little […]
Free floral hand embroidery pattern Choose Kindness It’s A Lively Hope Stitching Club day! Today I’m sharing a beautiful floral design, with a phrase I’ve been repeating to my kids (and myself) a lot lately. Choose Kindness. This is a common refrain in our home. My kids are strong-willed and short tempered (wonder where they […]
How to do hand embroidery Chain Stitch video tutorial. Hey there! Today I’m dropping in with a quick explanation of how to do Chain Stitch in your hand embroidery projects. Chain Stitch creates a stunning, raised effect and is perfect for drawing your eye to certain words in a lettering piece. In the piece shown, I used Split Stitch for […]