Tutorials

Here is a photo and link list, arranged into topics for all the tutorials that have been featured on Sew in Love to date.

Ribbon Embroidery

Simple Ribbon embroidery flowers

Stumpwork and 3D Stitches

Raised padded stem stitch band

Wired needlelace elements for stumpwork

Wired fabric-based elements for stumpwork

Assembling a stumpwork flower

Assembling a stumpwork dragonfly

'Fluffy bits' for stumpwork - turkey or ghiordes knot stitch

Stumpwork ladybird/bug

includes instructions for a smaller version and 3 variations 

Stumpwork beetle

Assembling a stumpwork bee

Raised needlelace strawberry

Stumpwork berry on felt

Stumpwork berry on a slip to be attached separately

Simple raised face

Finishing and Framing

Backing and finishing a cross stitched bookmark

Framing your work in a plastic flexi-frame

General textiles techniques

Painting watercolour backgrounds for embroideries

Text and images ©Elizabeth Braun 2009-2014