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.
EMBROIDERY RESOURCES
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
embroidery projects
Embroidery for mending
embroidery tools and materials
Nice words about Practical Embroidery
You are a great teacher!
I could not figure out how to do this stitch. I watched a bunch of videos and looked at my books and nothing clicked, until I watched your video and followed your instructions.
Thank you!
Hands down the best video that clearly show and explain this stitch.
This was PERFECT
I’m just starting the Sashiko project, and just finished the embroidery project with DSM threads. I won’t make the mistake to use the wrong threads now!!
Wonderful!
Finally, a demo I can understand… thanks so much!
Latest on the Blog
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Hand Embroidery With Metallic Thread: Tips & Tricks for Smooth Stitching
Metallic embroidery thread looks stunning – it adds sparkle and dimension to any hand embroidery project. At the same time, hand embroidery with metallic thread can be frustrating. These sparkly threads tend to fray, tangle, and shred more easily than cotton or silk floss. And sometimes it gets so messy that you want to give…
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Five Simple Border Embroidery Designs For Absolute Beginners: Basic Stitches For Decorative Borders
Looking for a simple border embroidery design to begin your hand-stitching journey? You’re in the right place! Decorative borders are one of the easiest—and most enjoyable—ways to add charm to handkerchiefs, napkins, pillowcases, clothing, and just about any embroidery project. Even as a complete beginner, you can create neat, beautiful borders using only a few…
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Hand Embroidered Monograms – The Best Way To Personalize Gifts
Hand embroidered monograms and initials speak a language of quiet luxury – a new trend in fashion and interior design. It is characterized by understated elegance and refined consumption, emphasizing exclusivity, serenity, authenticity, and quality in all aspects of life. Hand embroidered initials, whether stitched on linen napkins, a tote bag, or a baby blanket,…
