Finding and using the best needle size can make a big difference in your embroidery. For a long time, I didn’t pay much attention to what size needle I was using. If I could thread it, I’d use it. While this works, there is a lot of benefit to choosing a needle that is most …
Hand Embroidery
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to prepare for, which means I get to make lots of fun and spooky embroidery designs! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to embroider a simple ghost. The tutorial is of course free, but I also have an accompanying flying ghost embroidery pattern available for purchase if you’d …
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful embroidered scrunchie. Scrunchies are relatively quick and easy to sew. I think they look great with patterned or solid fabric, and stitching your own custom embroidery to them adds a special handmade touch. These would be great to give as a gift or to use …
I have a bit of a fabric obsession. If you’re anything like me, your craft supplies might be a bit unruly and hard to sift through. (It happens to the best of us.) The good news is that there are plenty of effective and easy ways to organize your fabric. This post will show you …
Grass seems super simple but it can sometimes be a challenge to get it looking just right. There are a few different embroidery stitches that work well to fill in areas with grass. This post will go over how to embroider grass with 5 different stitches, each one resulting in a different and unique appearance. …
The buttonhole scallop stitch is a variation of the buttonhole stitch. The ends of the stitch are secured to the fabric but the rest of the stitch sits on top of the fabric. Additionally, this stitch looks very similar to the cast on stitch. Buttonhole scallops are great for adding dimension to any embroidery and …
If you’re looking for some unique and different hand embroidered borders, this post will show you several different stitches and combinations you can use to create something super fun looking! I’ve done a post before that went over 8 different embroidery stitches that are great for borders, so check that out if you’re wanting even …