Needlework (Sewing and Embroidery) Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-craft-room/needlework-sewing-embroidery/ Creative Living and Delicious Eating Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:31:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nourishandnestle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Needlework (Sewing and Embroidery) Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-craft-room/needlework-sewing-embroidery/ 32 32 Needle-Felted Wreath https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/ https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:31:20 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69297 This little needle-felted wreath is an excellent introduction to the needle felting craft. The technique looks more complicated than it really is, and once you get the rhythm of it, you’ll find it oddly satisfying. There’s something wonderfully tactile about transforming wisps of wool into something structured and beautiful, and this wreath gives you practice...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/feed/ 0 Christmas Stocking Sewing Pattern https://nourishandnestle.com/christmas-stocking-sewing-pattern/ https://nourishandnestle.com/christmas-stocking-sewing-pattern/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:55:42 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=64205 This Christmas stocking sewing pattern produces a stocking replete with simple charm. It is perfect for adding a personal, cozy touch to your home or gifting thoughtful keepsakes. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will walk you through creating beautiful flannel stockings and then complete embroidery options to make...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/christmas-stocking-sewing-pattern/feed/ 0 DIY Felt Christmas Sweater Ornaments https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-felt-christmas-sweater-ornaments/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-felt-christmas-sweater-ornaments/#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:25:30 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=54317 These DIY Felt Christmas Sweater Ornaments are a creative and fun project. You can personalize them with initials or other ornamentation. Truly the possibilities are only limited by imagination. Step-by-step illustrated instructions and a printable pattern make this an easy Christmas ornament project. I recently published these knitted sweater ornaments but also wanted to provide...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-felt-christmas-sweater-ornaments/feed/ 2 Embroidered Christmas Trees https://nourishandnestle.com/embroidered-christmas-trees/ https://nourishandnestle.com/embroidered-christmas-trees/#respond Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:34:28 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=45912 You can make these embroidered Christmas trees as fancy or as simple as you like. I could start and finish one in about 90 minutes with the simple embroidery design I used, but feel free to ‘bling’ them up a bit with fancier stitches and beads. You can use these little trees as holiday gift...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/embroidered-christmas-trees/feed/ 0 Easiest DIY Bed Skirt with Box Pleats https://nourishandnestle.com/easiest-diy-bed-skirt-with-box-pleats/ https://nourishandnestle.com/easiest-diy-bed-skirt-with-box-pleats/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:02:37 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=37719 Detailed instructions on how to make the easiest DIY bed skirt with inverted box pleats. If you can sew a straight line and read a ruler, you’ll have no problem with this easy DIY. Not only is this an easy project, but this bed skirt is very practical and functional. This is the second post...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/easiest-diy-bed-skirt-with-box-pleats/feed/ 22 Pillow Sham Pattern with Flange Edge https://nourishandnestle.com/pillow-sham-pattern-with-flange-edge/ https://nourishandnestle.com/pillow-sham-pattern-with-flange-edge/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:37:16 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=37144 A tutorial and pillow sham pattern, featuring a flanged edge. This Flanged Pillow Sham is one of the first projects I completed when I refreshed our guest room. I also shared posts detailing how to make a DIY bed skirt and how to clean old linens as part of the guest room refresh.. I am...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/pillow-sham-pattern-with-flange-edge/feed/ 2 How to Make Scented Sachets with Lavender https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-make-scented-sachets/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-make-scented-sachets/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:06:05 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=23093 Video and instruction showing how to make Scented Sachets. These handmade sachets make a lovely gift and can be ‘personalized’ with the recipient’s hair and eye color. My kismet angel recently perched upon my shoulder. You know, the one who led me to discover this roadside rescue and who encouraged me to buy this oyster...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-make-scented-sachets/feed/ 8 DIY Heated Neck Wrap with Buckwheat & Lavender https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-buckwheat-heated-neck-wrap/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-buckwheat-heated-neck-wrap/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:30:12 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=21862 In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a DIY heated neck wrap using buckwheat and lavender at home. This wrap can be microwaved for warmth or kept in the freezer for a cold neck or shoulder wrap. The lavender added to the heat pack makes it very relaxing. So, I have good news...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-buckwheat-heated-neck-wrap/feed/ 21 Needle Felted Acorns Tutorial https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-acorns-napkin-rings/ https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-acorns-napkin-rings/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:51:32 +0000 http://nourishandnestle.com/?p=2783 Needle felting is one of those simple crafts that I love to pull out from time to time.  These needle-felted acorns were the first needle felting project I did on my own, and I am always so happy when I unpack the ‘fall’ box and spy these little guys. They are a great fall adornment...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-acorns-napkin-rings/feed/ 37 DIY Conversation Heart Pillows https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-conversation-heart-pillows/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-conversation-heart-pillows/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:49:26 +0000 https://www.nourishandnestle.com/?p=14631 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but you still have time to whip up some DIY Conversation Heart Pillows. Well, hello there, my friends. It’s been too long…I’ve missed our ‘chats’! Without going into detail, I can honestly say that we are just coming out of 10 of the darkest days of our lives. ...

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