In a fast-paced world, slowing down to thread a needle and try beginner flower embroidery can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. It invites focus, patience, and a bit of playfulness. Floral designs are soft, familiar, and full of variety – each petal, each leaf, can be a little different and still look beautiful….
A Sweet, Quick Hand Embroidery Project Looking for a small hand embroidery project that’s both charming and practical? In that case, this mini hoop pendant with embroidered hearts is a perfect choice. It’s a quick and beginner-friendly piece that’s fun to stitch and also makes a lovely handmade gift. Whether finished as a pendant, keychain,…
I’m a big fan of reusable kitchen textiles like tea towels, napkins, dish towels, and wipes. I think it is more sustainable, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing. And, of course, I like to embellish my home textiles with hand stitching. In this veggie embroidery tutorial, I will demonstrate how to add simple and cute veggies to…
Embroider Leaves in 9 ways, with Free Pattern and Tutorial Nature around us and the natural world are the biggest sources of inspiration for hand embroidery designs. Botanical embroidery designs – plants, leaves, flowers, greenery, and landscape scenes are the most popular among needlecrafters. If you are planning to embroider botanical designs, you might wonder…
Hand embroidery is an ancient craft that grew into a popular modern hobby. It is a fun and relaxing activity that benefits your mental health and a practical skill that lets you create textile art, mend and embellish your garments, or create original home textiles and gifts. Want to learn hand embroidery? This hand embroidery…
How to make Duplicate Stitch: instructions + Free Swan embroidery pattern Hand embroidery on knitwear using the Duplicate Stitch is a great way to embellish your knits, mend a small hole or a stain, or simply breathe new life into a boring old sweater. Duplicate Stitch embroidery on knitting duplicates the plain knit stitches (stockinette…
A Valentine’s Day hand embroidery tutorial + free PDF sampler Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for practicing and showcasing your hand embroidery skills! In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate 13 different ways how to embroider hearts, using various hand embroidery stitches and techniques. From basic Running stitch to elaborate Jacobean trellis, textural French knots and…
In this DIY tutorial, I demonstrate 5 methods of how to embroider Christmas tree. A Christmas tree adorned for the holidays is a traditional symbol of joy and holiday cheer. It is common to add this festive image to holiday greeting cards, stockings, sweaters, or kitchen textiles. These five hand-embroidered Christmas trees are fun to…
Looking for ideas to make your holiday dinner table elegant yet unforgettable? Need fresh ideas to decorate for Christmas? Looking for innovative gift-wrapping inspiration? Make monogrammed velvet ribbon bows and use them for your holiday decor! According to The Spruce, “Velvet bows are the Christmas tree decoration of the year,” so why not DIY them…
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to take a look at festive décor trends that evolve and change each year, reflecting fresh ideas in color palettes, textures, and themes. Unsurprisingly, holiday decor trends also influence trending Christmas embroidery designs and patterns. This year, the spotlight is on merging timeless holiday traditions with bold, modern…