As the festive spirit of Christmas begins to fill the air, embroiderers worldwide are seeking unique and heartwarming ways to express their holiday cheer. Hand embroidery, with its timeless elegance and endless creative possibilities, is an ideal medium for capturing the season’s essence. Besides that, slowly stitching Christmas designs may bring moments of peace and…
Why is finishing the embroidery hoop with glue a good choice? Two ways of finishing embroidery hoop with glue: The adhesive method and the no outer hoop method Read both step-by-step tutorials and choose the most suitable method for your textile piece. Note that you can combine both methods. For example, change the backing material…
Why is backing a hand embroidery hoop a great choice? How to back Embroidery hoop with felt fabric or Cardboard Follow the step-by-step tutorials below or watch video tutorials on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel and create a perfect backing for your textile art. Frequently asked questions about backing the embroidery hoops If I choose…
Learn how to finish embroidery hoop with running stitches. It is a fast and straightforward method to frame your embroidery. It is simple and does not require additional materials to implement. Besides that, it works great as a temporary solution before you choose a definite framing style and method.
How to start and end embroidery stitches. Learn neat and tidy ways to begin and finish hand embroidery stitches.
Running stitch and its variations. A list of best-known and most widely used variations of the running stitch.
The names of the Blanket and Buttonhole stitches are often used interchangeably, but in reality, these two are different stitches. Let’s learn what is the difference
Learn how to embroider and sew a zipper pouch from fabric remnants
How to embroider and sew fabric bags for home scents. Free pdf pattern download included Spring is in the air, and it’s time for spring cleaning! After each corner of the house is clean and shiny, we want this feeling to last. One of the ways to keep the sense of a fresh and clean…
Learn how to erase pencil, friction pen, tailor’s chalk, water soluble pen, and carbon paper marks from fabric In my series of articles about hand embroidery tools and materials, I wrote about pattern transfer tools and materials for hand embroidery. Tools like pencils or friction pens let us transfer embroidery patterns directly to the fabric,…