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Practical Embroidery Newsletter 2

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…

How to embroider Christmas tree 5 ways

How To Embroider Christmas Tree: 5 Simple Methods + Free PDF Pattern

In this DIY tutorial, I demonstrate 5 methods of how to embroider Christmas tree. A Christmas tree adorned for the holidays is a traditional symbol of joy and holiday cheer. It is common to add this festive image to holiday greeting cards, stockings, sweaters, or kitchen textiles. These five hand-embroidered Christmas trees are fun to…

Monogrammed velvet ribbon bow DIY tutorial

Monogrammed Velvet Ribbon Bow DIY: Hand Embroidered Ribbon for Holiday Decor

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…

Practical Embroidery Newsletter 2

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…

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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…

How to Embroider Stars and Sparkles - 17 stars sampler
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How to Embroider Stars and Sparkles: Hand Embroidery Stitches + Free Sampler Download

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…

Hand embroidered needle books with botanical embroidery

Hand embroidered needle book tutorial: Free embroidery pattern and easy step-by-step guide

A hand embroidered needle book is a practical and original tool for organizing sewing and embroidery needles. This DIY needlebook project combines creativity with functionality, allowing you to personalize your needle book with a botanical hand-embroidered design and a word of your choice. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an embroidered needle…

Practical Embroidery Newsletter 2

Practical Embroidery – October Overview 🍂 🧵 ✂

OCTOBER OVERVIEW Hi, Reader, As usual, on the last day of the month, I share a monthly overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials published on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel. Ready to explore? Embroidery Advent Calendar The Perfect Holiday Gift for Stitchers Read Now Gifts For Embroiderers The ultimate guide to choosing the perfect gift Read Now Embroidered birthday card – DIY Tutorial + free PDF pattern Embroidery Advent Calendar: Perfect Advent calendar for…

DIY magnetic bookmark tutorial
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DIY magnetic bookmark tutorial: Create a personalized hand-embroidered page holder

DIY tutorial with a free printable magnetic bookmark template and Christmas wreath embroidery pattern If you are a book lover who enjoys adding a personal touch to your reading accessories, this magnetic bookmark DIY embroidery and sewing project is perfect for you! These custom magnetic bookmarks combine embroidery with practical functionality – they not only…