Chain Stitch and it’s variations is one of the most basic and widely used hand embroidery techniques. Small loops of thread are positioned one after another to form a tiny rope that works great for outlines, lettering, filling, and as a border design. But Chain Stitch has much more to offer. Countless variations of the…
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…
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…
Why is embroidery so hard? – I see this question asked a lot in various craft groups and forums. In my opinion, it is not that hard. It just requires time and patience to build up and improve your hand embroidery skills. “Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.” – Lewis Hamilton…
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…