Double cross stitch for hand embroidery
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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
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!
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!
Optional supplies for hand embroidery
Let's talk about supplies you don't "need," but might want!
French knots for left-handed stitchers
This tutorial is meant specifically for my left-handed friends, and I hope it's helpful!
Cross-stitch
What's cross-stitch, and how can we incorporate it into our hand embroidered work?
How to transfer an embroidery design to fabric using washable transfer paper
What it is, where to find it, how to use it, and my best tips and tricks for getting a great result!
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the February 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look at the process of designing this floral sampler hoop for the box!
Stem stitch
This stitch is great for following curves and produces a rope-like twisted texture.
How to close a circle of whipped back stitch
Let me show you how I close up a circle of whipped back stitching
Creating the snake plant hoop for the January 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside this recent box project!
How to hand embroider a rainbow with scrap materials
A fun, fast, beginner-friendly project!
How to separate strands of embroidery floss
The EASIEST way to separate strands of embroidery floss!
How to use an embroidery hoop
Is your fabric tight enough?
Gentle blending for hand embroidery: Blending two shades of the same color
This technique is easier than it looks!
Crossed corners cushion stitch
This unique filling stitch is super easily modifiable and beginner-friendly!
Ray stitch
This fun stitch is super beginner friendly and produces a fun texture!