Practical Embroidery online school
Hand Embroidery
Explained in a simple and practical way.
Practical Embroidery blog and school is a comprehensive blog and free online school dedicated to the art of hand embroidery. It provides a wealth of resources, including detailed tutorials on various stitches, mending, free online courses, free PDF patterns and guides for all skill levels, recommended tools, unique designs, valuable resources and more.
Practical Embroidery was born from my passion for hand embroidery and represents a personal project resulting from my dedication and experience. I created this website to share useful information, resources, and tutorials to help all enthusiasts discover and refine their hand embroidery skill.
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Hand embroidery and its practical application
Practical Embroidery exists to teach hand embroidery techniques and application. Embroidery skills empower us to take care of our clothes, homes, and emotional health with simple stitches.
This web page offers a range of online courses, workshops, downloadable patterns, video lessons, and embroidery kits.
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Stitch library, Video lessons and tutorials
Practical Embroidery Blog and online school is dedicated to sharing information about hand embroidery stitches and techniques. Take a look at the stitch library A-Z, hand embroidery stitches by technique and a library of embroidery video lessons.
embroidery techniques and stitches
Embroidery patterns
embroidery inspiration
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Embroidery for mending
embroidery tools and materials
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Simple Stitches For Borders: Hand Embroidery Tutorial For Beginners
Borders are the finishing touch that can elevate any hand-embroidered piece from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re embellishing a handkerchief, framing a design, or adding detail to a garment, simple stitches for borders provide structure, definition, and a polished look. For beginners, mastering these foundational stitches is a great way to build confidence and expand your embroidery…
14 Chain Stitch Variations For Borders, Outlines, and Decoration
Chain Stitch and it’s variations is one of the most basic and widely used hand embroidery techniques. Small loops of thread are positioned one after another to form a tiny rope that works great for outlines, lettering, filling, and as a border design. But Chain Stitch has much more to offer. Countless variations of the…
Embroidery Ideas for Summer: Hand Embroidery Inspiration And Patterns
Summer is a wonderful season for hand embroidery—plenty of light, a relaxed mood, and often a bit more time to enjoy creative work. Whether you’re stitching by the beach, relaxing in the garden, or looking for a calm indoor craft on a hot afternoon, embroidery offers plenty of ideas and projects. Depending on the time…