Arts & Crafts: Page 7

The colonial knot is used in hand embroidery in the same applications as the French knot. Here's a video tutorial from Needle 'n Thread to help you get the hang of the colonial knot.

The oyster stitch is an isolated stitch. It is a combination stitch using the twisted detached chain stitch which is "surrounded" by an "open" chain stitch, or even a fly stitch. The oyster stitch makes a filled oval shape, suitable for flower petals or individual buds and accents. Watch this video from Needle 'n Thread to see how it's done.

There are many dimensional embroidery stitches , but one of the most fun is the woven picot. You can do a lot with it! It's an easy embroidery stitch - it looks more advanced than it actually is! It's a great stitch for adding texture to your embroidery project, and it doesn't necessarily have to be free standing. See how it's done in this video from Needle 'n Thread.

In detached buttonhole filling, you don't pass through the fabric as you work the buttonhole filling. In attached, you do. Attached buttonhole filling gives you more scope for varying the placement of stitches, so that you can create effective filling patterns. The detached buttonhole, though, gives you a bit more room for dimensional effects, since you can take out part of your foundation fillings and fold the buttonhole area back on itself - or make petals or leaves that stand away from the...

Lattice work is used as filling or for backgrounds. Worked on a plain ground (with only the fabric behind the lattice stitches) it can be easily managed by beginners. Adding a colored background (for example, a background worked in satin stitch) kicks the stitch up a notch to intermediate level. Here's a video tutorial from Needle 'n Thread on working lattice stitch over a satin stitch ground.

Bokhara couching is a filling technique used in surface embroidery. Unlike regular couching, Bokhara couching uses only one thread, which serves as both the laid thread and the couching thread. Watch the video from from Needle 'n Thread to see how it's done.

Here's a video tutorial from Needle 'n Thread for a rose bud made out of bullion knots. The bullion knot can be used to make beautiful roses and rose buds, and, believe it or not, they're actually really simple to make once you get the hang of it!

The fly stitch can be worked both horizontally and vertically. In this video tutorial from Needle 'n Thread, you'll see the fly stitch worked vertically.Besides working fly stitches in horizontal rows or vertical columns, the stitch can also be isolated, to create "filled" (loosely filled) background areas, or to create small accent-like stitches across a "canvas." Experiment with it! It's a fun and quick stitch!

DIY Triple Spiral Knot Bracelet with beads in Shamballa style. This bracelet is easy to make and it looks great! A good bracelet for beginners in macramé.

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Macrame Angel Wings - Earrings Tutorial. More info in video..

In this tutorial I will show you how to make a Macrame shell bracelet with pearls, it also has a very stunning look, kind of reminds me of Angel wings. Perfect for wedding, party and daily wear accessory.

Hello,here's a quick and easy way to create a scrapbook layout using mixed media techniques.This video will guide you step by step on to creating a really cool watercolor effect using only distress inks!

Hello everyone, this is an easy way to create an ATC (Artist Trading Card) using simple products that you can easily find!

X Patterned Square Knot Bracelet with Beads and Button clasp. This bracelet is easy to make and it looks interesting :) a good bracelet for beginners in macrame. More info in video..

This is a tutorial on how to make a Macrame Necklace - Pendant with Flower

This is a tutorial on how to make a Wide Macrame Cuff Bracelet. Crosses & Leaves pattern with beads. More info in video..

This is a tutorial on how to make a heart patterned macrame bracelet.

Do you like to read? well, here's an idea for you to make your own book-markers easy, cute and fast.

I hope you will enjoy it and learn how to make the aircraft.

Check this video for step by step instruction on how to make Butterfly out of a sticky note.

Check this video for step by step instruction on how to make 3D Paper Heart Garland.

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Nefertiti Macrame Necklace in Egyptian style.. More info in video:

A step by step video tutorial that shows how to make a basic flat square knot hemp bracelet. Easy and fun!

How to make a Multicolored Macrame Owl - Necklace Tutorial.

You can easily make your own fruit bowl like that. Check out this video for step by step instruction.

Macrame bracelet with floral motif and beads. More info in video..

How to make a Macrame Poppy with beads. More info in video..

How to Make a Macrame Leaf Bracelet with Poppy and Beads.

Paper medallions they look really nice hung up in a group and they also make fabulous gift toppers.

The process is pretty simple. First, you cut your star shape. But all you have to do is make a star template in the size star you want then trace it onto your cardstock.

How To Make a Macrame Eternal Wave Bracelet with Beads.

A video tutorial on how to do a four strand braid. Use this braid to make hemp necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and other types of jewelry.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to tie an alternating half hitch knot. Use this knot when you want a thin chain like effect for your hemp necklaces and bracelets.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to add beads onto hemp jewelry with square knots.