As the festive spirit of Christmas begins to fill the air, embroiderers worldwide are seeking unique and heartwarming ways to express their holiday cheer. Hand embroidery, with its timeless elegance and endless creative possibilities, is an ideal medium for capturing the season’s essence. Besides that, slowly stitching Christmas designs may bring moments of peace and…
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,…
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…
Why is backing a hand embroidery hoop a great choice? How to back 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. Frequently asked questions about backing the embroidery hoops If I choose…
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.
Blanket stitch and its variations. 22 hand embroidery stitches from the Blanket stitch family. Blanket stitch variations are made by alternating the embroidery method or combining Blanket stitch with other hand embroidery stitches.
How to start and end embroidery stitches. Learn neat and tidy ways to begin and finish hand embroidery stitches.
Running stitch and its variations. A list of best-known and most widely used variations of the running stitch.
The names of the Blanket and Buttonhole stitches are often used interchangeably, but in reality, these two are different stitches. Let’s learn what is the difference
Learn how to embroider and sew a zipper pouch from fabric remnants