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…
Stars and sparkles are traditional needlework motives in modern embroidery. We use them in festive and Christmas embroidery, for mending and embellishing garments, in hoop art, and many other types of surface embroidery. Learn how to embroider stars and you will be able to incorporate these motives in your original embroidered art, add a new…
The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, cozy up, and get creative. Hand embroidery allows you to keep your hands busy and let your mind wander and relax. Hand embroidery is the optimal choice whether you plan to make cozy decorations for your home, heartfelt gifts for loved ones, or just looking…
A hand embroidered needle book is a practical and original tool for organizing sewing and embroidery needles. This DIY needlebook project combines creativity with functionality, allowing you to personalize your needle book with a botanical hand-embroidered design and a word of your choice. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an embroidered needle…
Making hand embroidered gifts for the people we love is a labor of love that brings us much joy. If you are a maker, it does not matter if you have been stitching your gifts for years or are just getting started. Eventually, we all run out of ideas and need fresh inspiration for what…
DIY tutorial with a free printable magnetic bookmark template and Christmas wreath embroidery pattern If you are a book lover who enjoys adding a personal touch to your reading accessories, this magnetic bookmark DIY embroidery and sewing project is perfect for you! These custom magnetic bookmarks combine embroidery with practical functionality – they not only…
Fun DIY tutorial + free PDF pattern download Looking for a creative, personal way to wish someone a happy birthday? There’s nothing like the joy of creating a hand embroidered birthday card to show your loved ones how much you care. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step and help you create beautiful, unique birthday…