My thoughts on all things embroidery and related concepts.
Hi, friends! This week on the blog we’re going to be talking about something I am very passionate about when crafting: repurposing materials. How often have you gone to the craft store and dropped more money than you wanted to just to complete one project? Perhaps after you buy all Read more…
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! One of my favorite aspects of embroidery is how mobile it is. It’s an easy craft to pick up and pack up whenever you need to! As someone who has traveled quite a lot with my supplies, here are some tips that I recommend. What You Need First, Read more…
One quality of this hobby that has long held my interest is the centuries-long relationship between women and embroidery. I have spent time researching the history and origins of embroidery and this Women’s History Month, I would love to take a moment to discuss the incredible ways in which embroidery 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…