The heavy chain stitch is an embroidery stitch that is in the chain stitch family. It is thicker than a regular chain stitch. This stitch looks great borders, outlines, and anything that you want to look braided. It is very similar in appearance to the Hungarian braided chain stitch. Both of these stitches are worked …
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There are many ways to transfer embroidery patterns to fabric, but one of my favorite ways is by using fabric pens. This post will share some of my favorite brands and types of fabric pens. I’ll also share some tips for choosing the best fabric pen for your next embroidery. Disclaimer: This post has some …
Ethical and sustainable businesses have been a hot topic lately, and for a good reason. Whether it be what you buy or how things are produced, we are becoming more and more aware of what’s going on around us, and many of us are choosing to make a difference. These makers and small business owners …
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with everything old that has a story to tell. I love antiquing, thrifting, and finding little gems from the past. I started seeing chainstitch embroidery on Instagram, and fell in love. I love hand embroidery, but I felt like I wanted to branch out and try something new.