This category is for all things hand embroidery. From beginner embroidery tutorials, stitches, patterns, and projects…there is something for all levels of stitchers!
Here are the 4 best embroidery stitches for outlining that are easy to learn and have a neat and clean appearance. All four of these stitches are ideal for outlining shapes or for stitching words and letters. Back Stitch The back stitch is one of the most simple and commonly used embroidery outline stitches for …
Who doesn’t love a cozy craft to get you in the spirit of Halloween. I would say that fall, specifically October, is my favorite time of the year and I know I’m not alone in saying that! Snuggle up with your favorite cup of coffee or tea, grab your cross stitch or embroidery supplies, and …
The satin stitch is a beginner friendly technique that is very commonly used in hand embroidery. It’s considered a filling stitch and has a smooth appearance when completed. Here’s how to do the satin stitch! This post is part of many embroidery stitch tutorials available on this site! Make straight stitches side by side, filling …
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your own embroidery patterns, you’re in the right place! This tutorial will show you how to do just that. Designing and stitching your own patterns is very creatively fulfilling, and you’ll be so proud of yourself once you’ve completed your own original design. This post will share some …
If you’re in need of some inspiration for your next project, you’ll definitely want to check out some of these cute embroidery ideas that you can make in under an hour. The opportunities are pretty much endless with embroidery…there’s a lot you can embroider on and even more things that you can stitch. Sometimes all …
Framing your finished embroidery is a great way to add a more finished look to your art instead of leaving it in the hoop. It may seem like a headache, but there are actually some products that you can use to make this process super easy. This post will walk you through how to frame …
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are that you’re learning how to embroider and wondering how to practice embroidery stitches and all the new skills you’ve learned. You want to get even better at embroidery! So it’s super important to practice stitching a ton until it becomes muscle memory! Here are a couple of …