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….
Hand embroidery transforms fabric into art, but the secret to stunning designs lies in how you fill your shapes. Whether you want silky-smooth petals, textured landscapes, or delicate geometrical effects, choosing the right embroidery stitches for filling makes all the difference. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover 12 essential hand embroidery stitches for filling areas of any size…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….