learn embroidery

All Posts
motivation
learn embroidery
advice
transfer methods
craft fairs
beginners
stitches
tutorial

Turkey work

Turkey work is a great stitch for creating a soft, fuzzy texture in your embroidery work!

Raised herringbone stitch

This is a beautiful, easy, and super satisfying way to fill in a shape - and it's especially useful for leaves!

Feather stitch

Feather stitch is a fun and easy way to stitch vines, wreaths, or general embellishments.

Why does your hand embroidery look bad?

Five questions to consider when you feel like your embroidery just doesn't look "right."

How to choose an embroidery kit

What makes an embroidery kit "good," and how will you know if that kit is the right kit for you?

How to stitch a hand embroidered wreath

5 simple steps to stitch hand embroidered wreaths

How to turn hand lettering into hand embroidery

Here's your starter guide for turning your hand lettering into hand embroidery!

Two ways to chain stitch

Two ways to achieve this stitch - which will be your favorite?

Using split back stitch to follow a curve

This is a great option for following curves, outlining, even hand lettering!

8 Steps to Perfect French Knots

You can do a French knot - I promise!

Detached chain stitch

Did you know how easy it is to modify this stitch?

Woven wheel roses

An easy way to add flowers to your hand embroidery projects!

Filling in a space with satin stitch

My tips and tricks for this easy and beautiful stitch!

Back stitch

The easiest and (arguably) most important stitch for beginners!

Filling in a space with split back stitch

Split back stitch isn't just for outlining - you can also use it as a filler stitch!

Following a curve with whipped back stitch

Follow a curve with whipped back stitch!

How to stitch a thistle flower

Embroidering a thistle flower is easier than you think, and super fun!

Woven wheel rosebuds!

Woven wheel rosebuds are a fun and easy flower for people learning embroidery!

Can you remove your embroidery stitches and start over?

Can you remove your embroidery stitches and start over? Yes! If you're limited on supplies, make a mistake, and/or don't want to be...

Stem stitch vs. Outline stitch

I know there are those of you out there searching for the difference between these two stitches, and I'm here to tell you I totally...

{"items":["607473bb0b0e8d010dd179e8","6061f672caaac9001520eeff","605a00009eee6e0015672062","60536e3860aa75004150a581","60524ef44fa3d300152be280","604bfd314963b3005793d985","6047cac25db63600575bd7fc","604254720b6a220015eb6356","603ac5bddf327b00597bebb2","60268d836612c8002d3ec3fd","60229502fec05d00428c3279","600b28da96feae0018147143","600b0c3fa8fa990017f40d66","6008801a4b9ee00017a0af09","6005eaff79bb5f001700811e","6003203c5d1bbd0017fb353c","5fff4f8e1aedda0017508c72","5fda7aed745c650017915e00","5fca870c9878f10017c40b10","5fc05a9a06bac40017de8590"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":1,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":940,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"value":"rgba(232, 230, 230, 0.75)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":940,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":940,"galleryWidth":972,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}