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…
Hand embroidery is more than just a craft—it is an art form that connects creativity, patience, and mindfulness. The peaceful process of stitching has a unique way of bringing joy and relaxation to experienced stitchers and newbies of the craft.To begin a new embroidery project, we need essential tools, materials, and a source of inspiration….
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…
Astrology Inspired Hand Embroidery Patterns Zodiac embroidery designs are a perfect blend of celestial charm and creative craftsmanship. With astrology continuing to inspire countless aspects of art and design, it’s no surprise that zodiac signs have found their way into the world of hand embroidery.Lunar New Year is around the corner, ushering in the year of…
Discover Unique Valentine’s Day Embroidery Designs Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and roses. For hand embroidery enthusiasts, crafters, and makers, Valentine’s Day embroidery designs give an opportunity to express our love through stitches and create something original and unique. As a passionate embroiderer, I’ve always found joy creating something heartfelt and handmade. One year,…
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…
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…
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…