Basket filling stitch
This stitch is a great alternative to satin stitch!
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Jun 24, 20213 min read
Detached chain stitch flowers
These beginner-friendly flowers make for a fast and fun project!
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Pistil stitch
This stitch is a great option for flowers, stars, and other decorative accents!
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!
May 9, 20212 min read
Twisted chain stitch
This stitch is a fun, unique way to follow a curve!
May 6, 20212 min read
Picot stitch
This fun stitch is much easier than it looks!
May 5, 20213 min read
Thorn stitch
This stitch can be used for straight lines *and* for curves!
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Running stitch
This stitch can help you follow lines and curves, and can even be used to finish off a hoop!
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Turkey work
Turkey work is a great stitch for creating a soft, fuzzy texture in your embroidery work!
Mar 29, 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 23, 20212 min read
Feather stitch
Feather stitch is a fun and easy way to stitch vines, wreaths, or general embellishments.
Mar 9, 20213 min read
How to turn hand lettering into hand embroidery
Here's your starter guide for turning your hand lettering into hand embroidery!
Mar 5, 20213 min read
Two ways to chain stitch
Two ways to achieve this stitch - which will be your favorite?
Feb 27, 20212 min read
Split back stitch
This stitch is an easy way to follow a curve, whether you're stitching a line drawing, hand lettering, or the center of a simple wreath!
Feb 23, 20211 min read
French knots with varying strands of floss
How many strands *should* you use?
Feb 12, 20213 min read
8 Steps to Perfect French Knots
You can do a French knot - I promise!
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Detached chain stitch
This simple isolated stitch is great for embellishments!
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