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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.

Following a curve with whipped back stitch

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

How to stitch a thistle flower

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

Woven wheel rosebuds

Learn how to stitch this simple rosebud!

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!

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...

I totally finished something!

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

I Could Make That

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

Essential Supplies for Embroidery

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

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...

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...