How to use an embroidery hoop
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Sep 20, 20212 min read
Gentle blending for hand embroidery: Blending two shades of the same color
This technique is easier than it looks!
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Crossed corners cushion stitch
This unique filling stitch is super easily modifiable and beginner-friendly!
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Ray stitch
This fun stitch is super beginner friendly and produces a fun texture!
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Fishbone Stitch
This is one of my favorite ways to fill in leaf and petal shapes!
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Sheaf stitch
This open fill technique provides an interesting texture to your work!
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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 7, 20212 min read
Fern stitch
Fern stitch is a super easy way to stitch florals and vines!
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Cloud filling stitch
This stitch is a great option for filling in a space!
Jul 8, 20213 min read
Using brick stitch to blend different colors of floss
Here's how I do this stitch with more than one color of floss!
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Brick stitch (aka "long and short" stitch)
This easy stitch produces a woven-like texture.
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Basket filling stitch
This stitch is a great alternative to satin stitch!
Jun 24, 20213 min read
Detached chain stitch flowers
These beginner-friendly flowers make for a fast and fun project!
Jun 17, 20213 min read
French knot cluster flowers
Learn how to stitch these simple flowers with me!
Jun 16, 20214 min read
How to finish an embroidery hoop with cardboard
Why do I do this, and how?
Jun 16, 20213 min read
The "window method" for transferring designs onto fabric
What it is, how to do it, and troubleshooting advice
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Straight stitch
This simple stitch is your first step toward learning all sorts of other techniques!
May 26, 20212 min read
Wheatear Stitch
This stitch is fun for decorative borders, wreaths, foliage, and, of course, wheat!
May 24, 20212 min read
Couching
Couching is an easy way to follow a curve in hand embroidery!
May 20, 20212 min read
Pekinese stitch
This fun stitch is great for curves and is super easily modifiable!
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