The "window method" for transferring designs onto fabric
What it is, how to do it, and troubleshooting advice
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Creating the landscape hoop for the July 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Pistil stitch
This stitch is a great option for flowers, stars, and other decorative accents!
Straight stitch
This simple stitch is your first step toward learning all sorts of other techniques!
Wheatear Stitch
This stitch is fun for decorative borders, wreaths, foliage, and, of course, wheat!
Couching
Couching is an easy way to follow a curve in hand embroidery!
Pekinese stitch
This fun stitch is great for curves and is super easily modifiable!
Creating the fish hoop for the June 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Twisted chain stitch
This stitch is a fun, unique way to follow a curve!
Picot stitch
This fun stitch is much easier than it looks!
Thorn stitch
This stitch can be used for straight lines *and* for curves!
Running stitch
This stitch can help you follow lines and curves, and can even be used to finish off a hoop!
Turkey work
Turkey work is a great stitch for creating a soft, fuzzy texture in your embroidery work!
Raised herringbone stitch
This is a beautiful, easy, and super satisfying way to fill in a shape - and it's especially useful for leaves!
Feather stitch
Feather stitch is a fun and easy way to stitch vines, wreaths, or general embellishments.
Why does your hand embroidery look bad?
Five questions to consider when you feel like your embroidery just doesn't look "right."
How to choose an embroidery kit
What makes an embroidery kit "good," and how will you know if that kit is the right kit for you?
How to stitch a hand embroidered wreath
5 simple steps to stitch hand embroidered wreaths
How to turn hand lettering into hand embroidery
Here's your starter guide for turning your hand lettering into hand embroidery!
Two ways to chain stitch
Two ways to achieve this stitch - which will be your favorite?
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