I’ll be honest — I never thought I’d be the kind of person who sits down with a hoop and some thread to stitch tiny flowers onto fabric. And yet, here I am, completely hooked. Hand embroidery has a way of doing that to people. It’s meditative, creative, surprisingly portable, and the barrier to entry…
French and Colonial knots look almost the same, so what is the difference between them? Which stitch is better? Can we use them interchangeably? Which one is easier to embroider? Is there any difference between these stitches at all? The French knot is one of the most well-known embroidery stitches and has been used in…
We all have 24 hours in a day and a never-ending to-do list. So, how to find time for embroidery in a busy life and stay consistent with your practice? I often get asked how I make time for stitching, but the fact is that you can’t make time. It’s a finite resource, and the…
What you need to get started with visible mending Mending and Repairing Mending and repairing clothes were standard practices throughout the centuries. Our ancestors valued the work put into creating the garments and cared for their clothes well. Simple mending tools and materials were used. Traditional mending and darning techniques like Sashiko, Boro, Kogin, patchwork,…
Metallic embroidery thread looks stunning – it adds sparkle and dimension to any hand embroidery project. At the same time, hand embroidery with metallic thread can be frustrating. These sparkly threads tend to fray, tangle, and shred more easily than cotton or silk floss. And sometimes it gets so messy that you want to give…
Looking for a simple border embroidery design to begin your hand-stitching journey? You’re in the right place! Decorative borders are one of the easiest—and most enjoyable—ways to add charm to handkerchiefs, napkins, pillowcases, clothing, and just about any embroidery project. Even as a complete beginner, you can create neat, beautiful borders using only a few…
Hand embroidered monograms and initials speak a language of quiet luxury – a new trend in fashion and interior design. It is characterized by understated elegance and refined consumption, emphasizing exclusivity, serenity, authenticity, and quality in all aspects of life. Hand embroidered initials, whether stitched on linen napkins, a tote bag, or a baby blanket,…
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…
Fall is a magical season – the crisp air, the crunch of fallen leaves, the glow of golden foliage, and the cozy warmth of evenings spent indoors. As the world outside slows down, gathers its harvest, and prepares for a long winter ahead, it’s a perfect time to spend some time stitching autumn embroidery designs,…
Sweaters and other knitwear are wardrobe staples we reach for year after year—but over time, even our favorite pieces can develop thin spots, snags, or holes. Instead of tossing them out, learning how to mend holes in sweaters is a rewarding and straightforward way to extend their life. With just a few stitches and basic…