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Are you brand new to embroidery and feeling overwhelmed? Check out Learn Hand Embroidery, a constantly-updated page where I've organized all my blog posts and tutorials into an easier-to-navigate resource.

Jan 16, 20211 min

Following a curve with whipped back stitch

This simple stitch is an easy way to follow a curve!

Jan 13, 20212 min

How to stitch a thistle flower

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

Dec 16, 20203 min

Woven wheel rosebuds

Learn how to stitch this simple rosebud!

Dec 4, 20203 min

Can you remove your embroidery stitches and start over?

A few reasons you might want to remove your embroidery stitches and start over, along with caveats and recommendations to keep in mind!

Nov 26, 20202 min

Stem stitch vs. Outline stitch

I know there are those of you out there searching for the difference between stem stitch and outline stitch, and I'm here to tell you I...

Mar 10, 20202 min

I totally finished something!

On how embroidery gave me a sense of accomplishment I was desperate for at the time.

Jan 2, 20202 min

I Could Make That

I could make that: On how my first craft fair nearly broke my love for embroidery - until it didn't.

Aug 28, 20193 min

Essential Supplies for Embroidery

You only need a few simple supplies to get started in hand embroidery!

Aug 28, 20192 min

Start Small-ish

When I first tried to learn embroidery, I had already been trying to learn cross stitch for years. Cross stitch is simple enough, but the...

Aug 28, 20191 min

The Worse It Looks, the More Authentic It Looks

I have always wanted to frame one of my hoops "upside down," with its messy back showing. And I'm glad I did it with this piece, because...