How to use an embroidery hoop
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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!
Creating the mushroom hoop for the October 2021 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Ray stitch
This fun stitch is super beginner friendly and produces a fun texture!
Fishbone Stitch
This is one of my favorite ways to fill in leaf and petal shapes!
Sheaf stitch
This open fill technique provides an interesting texture to your work!
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!
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the September 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Fern stitch
Fern stitch is a super easy way to stitch florals and vines!
Creating the elephant ears hoop for the August 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Seed stitch
This simple open fill technique is beginner-friendly and very easy to modify!
Cloud filling stitch
This stitch is a great option for filling in a space!
Using brick stitch to blend different colors of floss
Here's how I do this stitch with more than one color of floss!
Brick stitch (aka "long and short" stitch)
This easy stitch produces a woven-like texture.
Basket filling stitch
This stitch is a great alternative to satin stitch!
Detached chain stitch flowers
These beginner-friendly flowers make for a fast and fun project!
Three Step Embroidered Flowers
These flowers are super simple, even for total beginners!
French knot cluster flowers
Learn how to stitch these simple flowers with me!
How to finish an embroidery hoop with cardboard
Why do I do this, and how?
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