How to use a needle threader for hand embroidery
Learn how to use one of my very favorite tools!
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- Jun 5, 2022
- 2 min
Adding embellishments to your embroidery projects using air-erasable fabric pens
These pens are great to have when you're finishing up a piece!
- 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!
- Mar 15, 2022
- 4 min
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!
- Jan 26, 2022
- 5 min
Optional supplies for hand embroidery
Let's talk about supplies you don't "need," but might want!
- 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?
- Jan 4, 2022
- 6 min
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!
- 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!
- Oct 23, 2021
- 1 min
How to separate strands of embroidery floss
The EASIEST way to separate strands of embroidery floss!
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
How to use an embroidery hoop
Is your fabric tight enough?
- 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!
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