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How to stitch a French knot burst hoop
This project is a fun excuse to practice your French knots and play around with color combinations!
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Seed stitch
This simple open fill technique is beginner-friendly and very easy to modify!
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Brick stitch (aka "long and short" stitch)
This easy stitch produces a woven-like texture.
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Detached chain stitch flowers
These beginner-friendly flowers make for a fast and fun project!
Jun 24, 20213 min read
Three Step Embroidered Flowers
These flowers are super simple, even for total beginners!
Jun 22, 20213 min read
French knot cluster flowers
Learn how to stitch these simple flowers with me!
Jun 17, 20213 min read
How to finish an embroidery hoop with cardboard
Why do I do this, and how?
Jun 16, 20214 min read
Straight stitch
This simple stitch is your first step toward learning all sorts of other techniques!
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Twisted chain stitch
This stitch is a fun, unique way to follow a curve!
May 9, 20212 min read
Picot stitch
This fun stitch is much easier than it looks!
May 6, 20212 min read
Raised herringbone stitch
This is a beautiful, easy, and super satisfying way to fill in a shape - and it's especially useful for leaves!
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Why does your hand embroidery look bad?
Five questions to consider when you feel like your embroidery just doesn't look "right."
Mar 22, 20215 min read
How to choose an embroidery kit
What makes an embroidery kit "good," and how will you know if that kit is the right kit for you?
Mar 17, 20217 min read
How to stitch a hand embroidered wreath
5 simple steps to stitch hand embroidered wreaths
Mar 13, 20212 min read
How to turn hand lettering into hand embroidery
Here's your starter guide for turning your hand lettering into hand embroidery!
Mar 9, 20213 min read
Transferring a design onto fabric with a white water-erasable pen
My best tips and tricks for working with this incredible transfer tool!
Feb 17, 20214 min read
Woven wheel roses
This beginner-friendly stitch is an easy way to add dimensional flowers to your hand embroidery designs.
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Filling in a space with satin stitch
My tips and tricks for this easy and beautiful stitch!
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Filling in a space with split back stitch
This super forgiving and simple technique provides a fun texture to your work!
Jan 18, 20214 min read
Following a curve with whipped back stitch
This simple stitch is an easy way to follow a curve!
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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