Arlene's Blog
I'm an Aussie, this is my journey exploring embroidery, and whatever pops up along the way......
Thursday, 27 August 2026
NEW TRANSPORT STITCHED SHAPES KITS!
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Introducing our Stitched Shapes Range
Exciting News
We are thrilled to introduce our Stitched Shapes.
These fun and colourful 3-D printed lacing shapes are designed to encourage creativity while helping develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and early sewing skills.
Simply choose your favourite thread, yarn, cord or lace, grab our specially designed needle and start stitching. With a variety of shapes and designs available, there are so many opportunities to create, learn and have fun. Printed on high-quality PETG 3D Filament.
Each Stitched Shape purchased includes everything you need to get started:
Needle, Thread and Instructions, along with your favourite shape.
Perfect for children, Classrooms, homeschool activities, creative play and anyone who loves stitching and crafts.
Categories: Basic Shapes, Animals, Australiana, Insects, Nature, Sea life, Transport. Alpha and Numeric discs, holders, stands, looms and weaver. Available from Arlene's Crafts Etsy Store
Email us for our catalogue: arlenes-crafts@hotmail.com
Here are some of our designs.



Wednesday, 15 July 2026
After a hiatus, what is coming next.
What is coming next I hope will excite you. A new range of product will hit the shelves of my shop at the end of August.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
This weeks stitch is Bullion.
Watch the tutorial and see how you go. Here are some images of where I use Bullion stitch.
#bullionstitch
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Back Stitch
Each week I hope to release a stitch for you to try. Expand on the stitch if you wish.
Watch the tutorial and see how you go. Here are some images of where I use Back stitch. Can you spot where it is?
#backstitch
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
New Page - Video links to stitches and useful tips
I have added an extra page to this Blog. The new page contains links to all the current stitches and useful tips that are on in Arlene's Crafts Embroidery Apps, Embroidery, Silk Ribbon Embroidery and those in development - Stumpwork, Goldwork and Crewel Work.
Jump on over to the page and explore what is available.
Note: those that do not have a link, will be coloured white.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Version 2 - Silk Ribbon Embroidery App - now available.
Hi everyone. Version 2 of the Silk Ribbon Embroidery app is available for download in the Apple App Store. I'm sorry I can't give you an Android version, I did price it once for someone else to create one, and they quoted me $30,000, ridiculous. So whilst I can do it for FREE by myself and with a little help from my son, you get just Apple.
What's new: There are now video links within the many stitches and useful tips. I've added new Embroidery Stitches and some new useful tips. I will update the downloadable ones here on this website soon.
Here is the link to watch how to navigate the new version: https://youtu.be/pAwf5ZRu4Mc







































