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Are you brand new to embroidery and feeling overwhelmed? Check out LEARN HAND EMBROIDERY, a constantly-updated page where I've organized all my blog posts and tutorials into an easier-to-navigate resource.

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!

French knots with varying strands of floss

How many strands *should* you use?

Transferring a design onto fabric with a white water-erasable pen

My best tips and tricks for working with this incredible transfer tool!

8 Steps to Perfect French Knots

You can do a French knot - I promise!

Detached chain stitch

This simple isolated stitch is great for embellishments!

Woven wheel roses

This beginner-friendly stitch is an easy way to add dimensional flowers to your hand embroidery designs.

Filling in a space with satin stitch

My tips and tricks for this easy and beautiful stitch!

Back stitch

The easiest and (arguably) most important stitch for beginners!

Filling in a space with split back stitch

This super forgiving and simple technique provides a fun texture to your work!

Following a curve with whipped back stitch

This simple stitch is an easy way to follow a curve!

How to stitch a thistle flower

Embroidering a thistle flower is easier than you think, and super fun!

Woven wheel rosebuds

Learn how to stitch this simple rosebud!

Can you remove your embroidery stitches and start over?

A few reasons you might want to remove your embroidery stitches and start over, along with caveats and recommendations to keep in mind!

Stem stitch vs. Outline stitch

I know there are those of you out there searching for the difference between stem stitch and outline stitch, and I'm here to tell you I...

What to do with leftover bits of embroidery floss (also known as ORTs)

In this post, I share a few ideas for what you might choose to do with your ORTs.

I totally finished something!

On how embroidery gave me a sense of accomplishment I was desperate for at the time.

I Could Make That

I could make that: On how my first craft fair nearly broke my love for embroidery - until it didn't.

Essential Supplies for Embroidery

You only need a few simple supplies to get started in hand embroidery!

Start Small-ish

When I first tried to learn embroidery, I had already been trying to learn cross stitch for years. Cross stitch is simple enough, but the...

The Worse It Looks, the More Authentic It Looks

I have always wanted to frame one of my hoops "upside down," with its messy back showing. And I'm glad I did it with this piece, because...