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Hand embroidery for mending. Decorative mending techniques and stitches
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Hand embroidery for mending. Decorative mending techniques and stitches

Hand embroidery for mending In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability and creativity,Hand embroidery decorative mending has emerged as a beautiful solution to prolonging the life of our beloved garments. We no longer need to discard clothes at the first sign of wear and tear; instead, we can embrace the opportunity to transform these imperfections…

Hand Embroidery Basics
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Hand Embroidery Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Needlework

Hand embroidery is not just a craft, it’s a world of endless possibilities. With just a needle, thread, and fabric, you can transform simple textiles into stunning works of art, decorate your household, or embellish your clothing. The versatility of hand embroidery is what makes it so exciting-you can create anything from intricate floral designs to bold geometric…

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…

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…

Frame Embroidery in a Hoop: Six Methods of finishing the back of the hoop
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How to Frame Embroidery in a Hoop: Six Methods of finishing the back of the hoop

Frame Embroidery in a Hoop and display your craftsmanship “It’s funny how the beauty of art has so much more to do with the frame than the artwork itself.” ― Chuck Palahniuk Embroidery art, with its complex patterns and original designs, tells a story that transcends time. Each stitch holds a tale of patience, dedication,…

Finishing embroidery hoop with glue
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Finishing Embroidery hoop with glue. Two ways to frame embroidery in a hoop with adhesive method

Why is finishing the embroidery hoop with glue a good choice? Two ways of finishing embroidery hoop with glue: The adhesive method and the no outer hoop method Read both step-by-step tutorials and choose the most suitable method for your textile piece. Note that you can combine both methods. For example, change the backing material…

Back embroidery hoop with felt or cardboard
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How to back embroidery hoop with felt or cardboard

Why is backing a hand embroidery hoop a great choice? How to finish Embroidery hoop with felt fabric or Cardboard Follow the step-by-step tutorials below or watch video tutorials on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel and create a perfect backing for your textile art. Tools and Materials Tools: Materials: Instructions 2. If you want to…

How to Finish Embroidery Hoop for Wall Hanging with Running Stitches
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How to Finish Embroidery Hoop for Wall Hanging with Running Stitches

Learn how to finish embroidery hoop with running stitches. It is a fast and straightforward method to frame your embroidery. It is simple and does not require additional materials to implement. Besides that, it works great as a temporary solution before you choose a definite framing style and method.