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Creating the landscape hoop for the July 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Pistil stitch
This stitch is a great option for flowers, stars, and other decorative accents!
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Straight stitch
This simple stitch is your first step toward learning all sorts of other techniques!
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Wheatear Stitch
This stitch is fun for decorative borders, wreaths, foliage, and, of course, wheat!
May 26, 20212 min read
Couching
Couching is an easy way to follow a curve in hand embroidery!
May 24, 20212 min read
Pekinese stitch
This fun stitch is great for curves and is super easily modifiable!
May 20, 20212 min read
Creating the fish hoop for the June 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
May 13, 20214 min read
Twisted chain stitch
This stitch is a fun, unique way to follow a curve!
May 9, 20212 min read
Picot stitch
This fun stitch is much easier than it looks!
May 6, 20212 min read
Thorn stitch
This stitch can be used for straight lines *and* for curves!
May 5, 20213 min read
Running stitch
This stitch can help you follow lines and curves, and can even be used to finish off a hoop!
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Turkey work
Turkey work is a great stitch for creating a soft, fuzzy texture in your embroidery work!
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Raised herringbone stitch
This is a beautiful, easy, and super satisfying way to fill in a shape - and it's especially useful for leaves!
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Feather stitch
Feather stitch is a fun and easy way to stitch vines, wreaths, or general embellishments.
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Why does your hand embroidery look bad?
Five questions to consider when you feel like your embroidery just doesn't look "right."
Mar 22, 20215 min read
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?
Mar 17, 20217 min read
How to stitch a hand embroidered wreath
5 simple steps to stitch hand embroidered wreaths
Mar 13, 20212 min read
How to turn hand lettering into hand embroidery
Here's your starter guide for turning your hand lettering into hand embroidery!
Mar 9, 20213 min read
Two ways to chain stitch
Two ways to achieve this stitch - which will be your favorite?
Mar 5, 20213 min read
Split back stitch
This stitch is an easy way to follow a curve, whether you're stitching a line drawing, hand lettering, or the center of a simple wreath!
Feb 27, 20212 min read
French knots with varying strands of floss
How many strands *should* you use?
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Transferring a design onto fabric with a white water-erasable pen
My best tips and tricks for working with this incredible transfer tool!
Feb 17, 20214 min read
8 Steps to Perfect French Knots
You can do a French knot - I promise!
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Detached chain stitch
This simple isolated stitch is great for embellishments!
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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