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…
Hand embroidered Christmas ornaments Hi, Reader, I like to make my Christmas ornaments by hand. I embroider and sew them, make decorations from acorns and pinecones, make little mushrooms from cork, crochet snowflakes, or make origami decor. This year, I plan on making some himmeli ornaments from natural straw. DIY Himmeli kit for beginners on Etsy If you are unfamiliar with this technique, it’s a traditional Lithuanian (and Scandinavian) art in which the pieces of straw are assembled to…
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…
About Advent Calendars Hi, Reader, How are you doing?It’s wild how all the content on social media transforms from spooky to jolly overnight! 🎃 -> 🎅I need more time to adapt to this change! Too early? It happens every year right after Halloween, but I’m never ready! One of my ways to get into the Christmas mood is by making an Advent calendar for my daughter. This tradition began years ago when she was three or four. I sewed linen bags and hand-embroidered the numbers from 1 to 24. We both…
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…
Best gifts for embroiderers for Christmas, birthdays, and any gifting occasion Finding the perfect gifts for embroiderers can be a challenge. I shortlisted tools and accessories, subscriptions, books, and cute notions so you can choose without spending hours scrolling the internet and make any stitching enthusiast’s day. I listed a bit of everything—from premium embroidery…
We feel an undeniable urge to create, celebrate, and share when the holiday season approaches. Waiting for Christmas is more than just shopping for presents. This countdown period gives us time to craft the gifts by hand, adding personal touches, good vibes, and a piece of our heart. An embroidery advent calendar can make this…
🍁AUTUMN STITCHING Hi, Reader, how is your autumn? I hope you enjoy every single day of this season! As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your embroidery projects! 🍁 Fall offers many ways to add warmth and a personal touch to your space – and Halloween gives us the perfect excuse for spooky stitching fun! 🕸️ Want to try your hand at creating something beautiful to celebrate the magic of autumn and Halloween? Here are a few…
