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- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
Double cross stitch for hand embroidery
Looking for a fun new embellishment?
- Apr 19, 2022
- 4 min
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!
- Jan 23, 2022
- 3 min
French knots for left-handed stitchers
This tutorial is meant specifically for my left-handed friends, and I hope it's helpful!
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
Cross-stitch
What's cross-stitch, and how can we incorporate it into our hand embroidered work?
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
Stem stitch
This stitch is great for following curves and produces a rope-like twisted texture.
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
How to close a circle of whipped back stitch
Let me show you how I close up a circle of whipped back stitching
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Fly stitch
An easy stitch for foliage, vines, and embellishments!
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
How to hand embroider a rainbow with scrap materials
A fun, fast, beginner-friendly project!
- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
Gentle blending for hand embroidery: Blending two shades of the same color
This technique is easier than it looks!
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Crossed corners cushion stitch
This unique filling stitch is super easily modifiable and beginner-friendly!
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Ray stitch
This fun stitch is super beginner friendly and produces a fun texture!
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
Fishbone Stitch
This is one of my favorite ways to fill in leaf and petal shapes!
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
Sheaf stitch
This open fill technique provides an interesting texture to your work!
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
How to stitch a French knot burst hoop
This project is a fun excuse to practice your French knots and play around with color combinations!
- Aug 7, 2021
- 2 min
Fern stitch
Fern stitch is a super easy way to stitch florals and vines!
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Seed stitch
This simple open fill technique is beginner-friendly and very easy to modify!
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Cloud filling stitch
This stitch is a great option for filling in a space!
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Using brick stitch to blend different colors of floss
Here's how I do this stitch with more than one color of floss!
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Brick stitch (aka "long and short" stitch)
This easy stitch produces a woven-like texture.
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