Hand embroidered cards with Floral Embroidery
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How to make hand embroidered cards + Free PDF pattern for Mother’s Day or Birthday card

In the fast-paced world of mass-produced goods and digital communications, hand embroidery offers a delightful escape. It’s a unique way to infuse your greetings with a personal touch and heartfelt warmth. Hand embroidered cards are not just a beautiful blend of traditional craft and contemporary design, they are tangible tokens of affection that can be…

nine hand Embroidery stitches for outlines

Hand Embroidery stitches for outlines – from the most simple to decorative ones

From historical tapestries to contemporary fabric designs, the outlines of embroidered pieces set the foundation for stunning visual narratives. In this blog article, I want to showcase a variety of embroidery stitches that are perfect for creating outlines, from the most simple and straightforward to more decorative options. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master…

Embroidery as therapy

Embroidery as therapy: 8 ways hand embroidery can boost your mental health and emotional wellbeing

I guess you saw these funny t-shirts, posters, aprons, or cross-stitch kits that say “…. because murder is wrong.” Crafters often joke about their hobbies and how they help them maintain mental sanity in a busy life. Some people choose gardening, others cooking. I use embroidery as a therapy to cope with stress and anxiety…

Embroidery materials for beginners - floss, needles, marking tools, scissors and more

Embroidery materials for beginners. All you need to start learning hand embroidery

Embroidery materials for beginners include essential tools, notions, and supplies to help you start your learning on the right foot. I shortlisted the must-have items every novice should possess to ensure a seamless introduction to the world of hand embroidery. Let’s explore these basic tools and materials together and kickstart your new hobby. Disclaimer. To…

Long and short stitch for round shapes

Long and Short Stitch for Round Shapes. Learn how to Embroider a Sphere and a Circle

Long and Short stitch for round shapes is a variation of the Long and Short stitch hand embroidery technique, also known as Silk shading or Shading stitch. It is a great embroidery stitch for filling small and vast areas, depicting the petals of flowers, animals, and various three-dimensional objects. The embroidery method is simple—a series…

The pile of opened hand embroidery books

Best hand embroidery books: For reference, inspiration and skill-building

I want to share a short list of the best hand embroidery books I made for myself and you. This curated list offers resources for hand embroidery reference, inspiration, and education. You might wonder why I did not add online courses, video tutorials, and other digital resources to the list. These are great sources of…

DIY embroidered napkins with an olive branch
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DIY embroidered napkins with an olive branch: Free pattern download and step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial

DIY embroidered napkins are a great addition to your home décor and festive table arrangement for the upcoming Easter celebration. Colorful paper napkins with Easter eggs, flowers, and bunnies are so yesterday! Single use items for the table decor are not sustainable. They are not a superb choice for your health and wallet and may…

Floral Spring Felt Ornaments in bright colors, hand embroidered
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Floral Spring Felt Ornaments: DIY Tutorial and Free Pattern Download

Spring is around the corner, and five weeks are left till Easter! The right time to read this spring felt ornaments DIY tutorial, download a free pdf pattern, and start making floral ornaments to add some bloom to your home and table décor for Easter celebrations and Spring season! I like this vivid season and…

Easter Embroidery Patterns to Celebrate Spring from Etsy and Free
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Easter Embroidery Patterns: Celebrate Spring with These Charming Designs

Discover the charm of Easter table and home decor with this curated collection of Easter embroidery patterns, available for free and on Etsy. I shortlisted my favorite hand embroidery patterns for various levels and for different decor purposes in one list, so you don’t have to. Just grab your embroidery supplies, download your favorite Easter…