Which embroidery supplies should you bring with you on a long road trip?
Use this list as a starting point for your next trip!
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Adding embellishments to your embroidery projects using air-erasable fabric pens
These pens are great to have when you're finishing up a piece!
How to use air-erasable fabric pens for hand embroidery
These pens (theoretically!) disappear on their own. Take a look!
Creating the mountain landscape hoop for the April 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process of this recent box project!
Creating the pink mushrooms hoop for the March 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process of this recent box project!
Optional supplies for hand embroidery
Let's talk about supplies you don't "need," but might want!
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!
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the February 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look at the process of designing this floral sampler hoop for the box!
How to close a circle of whipped back stitch
Let me show you how I close up a circle of whipped back stitching
Creating the snake plant hoop for the January 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside this recent box project!
How to separate strands of embroidery floss
The EASIEST way to separate strands of embroidery floss!
Creating the space hoop for the November 2021 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Gentle blending for hand embroidery: Blending two shades of the same color
This technique is easier than it looks!
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the September 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Creating the elephant ears hoop for the August 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
How to finish an embroidery hoop with cardboard
Why do I do this, and how?
The "window method" for transferring designs onto fabric
What it is, how to do it, and troubleshooting advice
Why does your hand embroidery look bad?
Five questions to consider when you feel like your embroidery just doesn't look "right."
Transferring a design onto fabric with a white water-erasable pen
My best tips and tricks for working with this incredible transfer tool!
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.
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