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Which embroidery floss is best?
You may or may not like my answer!
Jul 23, 20226 min read


Double cross stitch for hand embroidery
Looking for a fun new embellishment?
May 18, 20222 min read


How to back (or finish) an embroidery hoop with running stitch
Learn how to finish an embroidery project using a simple running stitch technique - great for beginners, and for stitchers on the go!
Apr 19, 20224 min read


French knots for left-handed stitchers
This tutorial is meant specifically for my left-handed friends, and I hope it's helpful!
Jan 23, 20223 min read


Cross-stitch
What's cross-stitch, and how can we incorporate it into our hand embroidered work?
Jan 13, 20223 min read

Stem stitch
This stitch is great for following curves and produces a rope-like twisted texture.
Dec 20, 20212 min read

How to close a circle of whipped back stitch
Let me show you how I close up a circle of whipped back stitching
Dec 3, 20212 min read

Fly stitch
An easy stitch for foliage, vines, and embellishments!
Nov 29, 20212 min read

How to hand embroider a rainbow with scrap materials
A fun, fast, beginner-friendly project!
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Gentle blending for hand embroidery: Blending two shades of the same color
This technique is easier than it looks!
Sep 20, 20212 min read


Crossed corners cushion stitch
This unique filling stitch is super easily modifiable and beginner-friendly!
Sep 10, 20212 min read


Ray stitch
This fun stitch is super beginner friendly and produces a fun texture!
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Fishbone Stitch
This is one of my favorite ways to fill in leaf and petal shapes!
Aug 24, 20212 min read

Sheaf stitch
This open fill technique provides an interesting texture to your work!
Aug 20, 20212 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 16, 20213 min read


Fern stitch
Fern stitch is a super easy way to stitch florals and vines!
Aug 7, 20212 min read


Seed stitch
This simple open fill technique is beginner-friendly and very easy to modify!
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Cloud filling stitch
This stitch is a great option for filling in a space!
Jul 16, 20212 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 8, 20213 min read


Brick stitch (aka "long and short" stitch)
This easy stitch produces a woven-like texture.
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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