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Stitch Your Way into the New Year! 🧵✨

Welcome 2025 with Embroidery Goals That Spark Joy! Hi, Reader, There are few days left to Christmas. Time to relax and celebrate! Then, as the holiday glow fades and we step into the fresh promise of a new year, it’s the perfect time to think about the projects and dreams that bring us joy. Whether you’re looking to try a new technique, finish a long-lingering project, or dedicate more time to your craft, let’s make 2025 the year of stitching success! Here are some ideas and resources to get…

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Last-Minute Christmas Embroidery 🎄🎁⏰

Quick DIYs for last-minute embroidery Hi, Reader, There are only 10 days left till Christmas✨ 🎁 I’m sure your home is beautifully decorated, gifts are packed and ready, and you are not panicking. 🎀 In case you need something extra to craft to decorate the table set up or make a last-minute gift, these quick DIYs might be just right for you: Monogrammed Velvet Ribbon Bow DIY Hand Embroidered Ribbon for Holiday Decor Read Now How To Embroider Christmas Tree 5 Simple Methods + Free PDF Pattern…

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Spot the Difference: Hand Embroidery vs. AI Creations 🧵🤖

How to recognize AI-generated embroidery images Hi, Reader, How is your December going? One of my traits for long dark evenings is to dive into Etsy and look for new hand embroidery patterns and designs I would like to embroider. You probably noticed that I sometimes make a list and share it in my blog posts, too. Recently, I’ve noticed a fascinating (and tricky!) trend—AI-generated images of “hand embroidery” that look almost identical to the real thing. Many shops sell design template…

How to organize embroidery needles - storage ideas

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How to organize embroidery needles: Needle organization tips and storage ideas

Hand embroidery enthusiasts know the importance of organizing embroidery tools and materials well. A well-structured system ensures efficiency and reduces frustration during projects. This short guide on how to organize embroidery needles will outline detailed steps and share handy tips and products that will help you organize embroidery needles effectively. The reasons why you should…

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Practical Embroidery – November Update 🧵📍✂🍂🦃❄

NOVEMBER OVERVIEW Hi, Reader, If you live in the U.S. and celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, I hope you had a wonderful time! As usual, on the last Friday of the month, I wrote an overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in November. Ready to Explore? On-Trend Christmas Embroidery Embroidery and Holiday Decor Ideas for 2024 Read Now How to Embroider Stars and Sparkles Hand Embroidery Stitches + Free Sampler Download…

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Planning hand embroidered Christmas gifts 🎁📃

Planning Christmas gifts Hi, Reader, How are you? I feel slightly overwhelmed by Black Friday offers, ads, and emails. There’s so much pressure to buy everything and anything like there’s no tomorrow! Instead of asking you to buy anything, I want to encourage you to make things with your hands! Time is precious, so plan your gifts ahead. Download my free Christmas gift-making planner > (Christmas gift making planner.pdf) and start brainstorming the gifts you could embroider this year! Read…

Basic embroidery stitches embroidery sampler with colorful threads

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Basic embroidery stitches for beginners

18 basic hand embroidery stitches to start stitching like a pro Hand embroidery is a simple and enjoyable craft with many benefits. Learning basic embroidery stitches is a great way to start it. This beginner embroidery guide covers 18 basic embroidery stitches perfect for newbies to learn embroidery essentials, build confidence, and improve their skills….

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Stop Losing Needles – Get Organized Now! 🧵

Hi, Reader, Have you ever wasted your precious crafting time hunting for the right needle? If so, you’re not alone! I had this problem for years! In this email, I will share some tips that might resolve this block and help you create a crafting space where the needles are organized and ready to be used. Why should you organize your needles? It saves time. When your needles are organized by type, size, and project use, you’ll save time that could be spent stitching! It protects your projects….

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How to learn hand embroidery faster? ⏱🧵🌠

Hi, Reader, One of the questions I often get is how to find time for stitching and learn it faster? My short answer is: Well, hand embroidery is a slow craft by its nature, and the only way to learn it is with slow but constant practice. My longer answer consists of some tips to help you speed up the learning process: Start with the basics Choose Simple Stitches: Begin with foundational stitches like Running stitch, Backstitch, Satin stitch, French knots, and Chain stitch. Use Tutorials:…

Best gifts for embroiderers, crafters and makers

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Gifts for embroiderers: The ultimate guide to choosing the perfect present

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…