What kind of fabric should you use for hand embroidery?
The short answer: It depends!
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Creating the wintery tree and wreath sample hoop for the December 2022 Hopebroidery Box
This might be my favorite winter project, ever!
Creating the crescent moon flowers sample hoop for the November 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look behind the process of designing this recent box project!
Creating the floral fill acorn sample hoop for the October 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look behind the scenes of this recent box project!
Creating the early fall leaves sample hoop for the September 2022 Hopebroidery Box
"This one took forever!" A behind-the-scenes look at the design process for this recent box project!
Which embroidery floss is best?
You may or may not like my answer!
How to use a needle threader for hand embroidery
Learn how to use one of my very favorite tools!
Creating the fruit sampler hoop for the August 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look behind the scenes!
Which embroidery supplies should you bring with you on a long road trip?
Use this list as a starting point for your next trip!
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the July 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Adding embellishments to your embroidery projects using air-erasable fabric pens
These pens are great to have when you're finishing up a piece!
How to use air-erasable fabric pens for hand embroidery
These pens (theoretically!) disappear on their own. Take a look!
Double cross stitch for hand embroidery
Looking for a fun new embellishment?
Take a look at the new packaging for my monthly embroidery kits!
What will your box look like now?
Transferring an embroidery design onto fabric with a blue water-erasable pen
Where to find them, how to use them, and how to remove their marks
Creating the begonia hoop for the June 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Tools for transferring your hand embroidery designs to fabric
An overview of a few of my favorite tools for transferring designs to fabric.
How to back (or finish) an embroidery hoop with running stitch
Learn how to finish an embroidery project using a simple running stitch technique - great for beginners, and for stitchers on the go!
Creating the butterfly hoop for the May 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process behind this butterfly box project!
How to hand embroider simple butterflies using detached chain and straight stitches
These simple butterflies are fun, fast, and easy to incorporate into your other work!
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