Instructional guides with images and videos to aid in your embroidery education.
Hi, friends! We’re continuing the instruction from my previous blog on embroidering floral designs. There are lots of stitches that provide the basic shape and feel of flowers without looking too realistic. However, I do like to stitch florals that have a more life-like quality to them. For this, the Read more…
Hi, friends! It’s officially spring! In celebration, I am going to introduce you to some of my favorite stitches that I use for creating floral designs. There are so many ways to create flowers in embroidery, but one of my favorite techniques to add some extra texture and dimension to Read more…
Hi, friends! Earlier this week, I provided some inspiration for integrating practical embroidery into your life. One suggestion was to stitch on your clothes–shirts, pants, hats, shoes, tote bags. All of these things have something in common: they require a stabilizer. So, what are they and what do they do? Read more…
Hi, friends! Today, we’re talking all things practical embroidery!! You may have read in my most recent blog post Reclaiming the Needle, that embroidery was historically used as a way to embellish and decorate clothing, fabric, decor, and so much more. It wasn’t really until the 17th century that needlework Read more…
Hi, friends! This week is an introduction into some of my staple stitches. Become an embroidery master by first learning the basics. This week, we are learning some tried and true staple stitches that will help you excel in this artform. These are embroidery stitches that I use in most Read more…
Hello and welcome, friends! We’re continuing our discussion on getting started. Today, I will be guiding you through how to prep your materials for a project. Here is what we’ll go over: Choosing your pattern Prepping your embroidery hoop Transferring your design Using your thread There’s a lot to go Read more…
Hello and welcome, friends! This week on the blog is all about beginnings. For me, starting is the hardest part of any project. Taking an embroidery piece from my brain, to paper, to fabric, to a final product can be so intimidating. But, I always know having a tangible product Read more…