I want to share a short list of the best hand embroidery books I made for myself and you. This curated list offers resources for hand embroidery reference, inspiration, and education. You might wonder why I did not add online courses, video tutorials, and other digital resources to the list. These are great sources of…
A Creative and Sustainable Approach Visible mending knitwear, also known as decorative knitwear repair and artistic mending of knit fabrics, represents more than just a method to fix a garment; it’s a statement about sustainability, creativity, and personal expression. This article delves into visible mending, providing insights, techniques, and inspiration for anyone exploring this fulfilling…
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
The ability to mend clothes is an essential skill. Learn embroidery stitches for mending – save some money and reduce environmental impact!
There are many variations of the backstitch. Also, the backstitch is often a base stitch of the composite stitches. Learn more about this stitch family!
The classification of hand embroidery stitches by purpose and technique There are hundreds of documented hand embroidery stitches. Every embroidery technique has its own traditional set of embroidery stitches. Some stitches are considered typical to Crewel embroidery, some – to Brazilian embroidery, and other ones are typical for Goldwork. Surface embroidery uses many of the…
