Hand embroidery poses a special challenge because you can’t mix different colors together in the same way that you would when you are painting. This tutorial focuses on perfecting the technique of color blending in hand embroidery using color gradients and the long and short stitch. Disclaimer: This post has some affiliate links in it. …
I made this essential guide to thread painting for beginners to help you learn the basics and avoid some of the mistakes I made when I was first teaching myself to thread paint. Whether you’ve never embroidered before or you’re looking to learn a new embroidery technique, this post will introduce you to a really …
Are you looking to find some great gifts for embroidery lovers, but you’re not too sure where to start? Even if you are familiar with what supplies are needed for embroidery, you have NO idea what to get them…they seemingly have everything they need! This gift guide features thoughtful gifts for embroidery lovers that are …
Whether you’re looking to display your work in a polished looking embroidery hoop, or you’re looking for a hoop that is great quality and easy to use, this shopping guide is full of some of the best quality embroidery hoops out there. I’m sure you’ve gone to the craft store before and felt like your …
Needlepoint is such a fun needlecraft that is making a comeback. However, it can sometimes be hard to find patterns and projects that are modern-looking. I’ve done some searching around and today I wanted to share with you some fresh needlepoint ideas and projects that are definitely worth stitching! The first two projects are free, …