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….
Hand embroidery is not just a craft, it’s a world of endless possibilities. With just a needle, thread, and fabric, you can transform simple textiles into stunning works of art, decorate your household, or embellish your clothing. The versatility of hand embroidery is what makes it so exciting-you can create anything from intricate floral designs to bold geometric…
From historical tapestries to contemporary fabric designs, the outlines of embroidered pieces set the foundation for stunning visual narratives. In this blog article, I want to showcase a variety of embroidery stitches that are perfect for creating outlines, from the most simple and straightforward to more decorative options. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master…
Long and Short stitch for round shapes is a variation of the Long and Short stitch hand embroidery technique, also known as Silk shading or Shading stitch. It is a great embroidery stitch for filling small and vast areas, depicting the petals of flowers, animals, and various three-dimensional objects. The embroidery method is simple—a series…
Step-by-step hand embroidery guide Everyone knows bullion knot roses, right? Bullion Stitch Flowers is famous for his romantic florals! But these are not the only flowers we can embroider with bullion knots. Bullion stitch is a versatile and fun hand embroidery technique that we can use to embroider various floral motives to embellish our clothes,…
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…