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Jun 15, 20225 min read
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the July 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Adding embellishments to your embroidery projects using air-erasable fabric pens
These pens are great to have when you're finishing up a piece!
May 29, 20223 min read
How to use air-erasable fabric pens for hand embroidery
These pens (theoretically!) disappear on their own. Take a look!
May 18, 20222 min read
Double cross stitch for hand embroidery
Looking for a fun new embellishment?
May 12, 20222 min read
Take a look at the new packaging for my monthly embroidery kits!
What will your box look like now?
May 8, 20223 min read
Transferring an embroidery design onto fabric with a blue water-erasable pen
Where to find them, how to use them, and how to remove their marks
May 7, 20225 min read
Creating the begonia hoop for the June 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Apr 28, 20224 min read
Tools for transferring your hand embroidery designs to fabric
An overview of a few of my favorite tools for transferring designs to fabric.
Apr 19, 20224 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 13, 20225 min read
Creating the butterfly hoop for the May 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process behind this butterfly box project!
Mar 15, 20224 min read
How to hand embroider simple butterflies using detached chain and straight stitches
These simple butterflies are fun, fast, and easy to incorporate into your other work!
Mar 14, 20226 min read
Creating the mountain landscape hoop for the April 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process of this recent box project!
Feb 9, 20226 min read
Creating the pink mushrooms hoop for the March 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process of this recent box project!
Jan 26, 20225 min read
Optional supplies for hand embroidery
Let's talk about supplies you don't "need," but might want!
Jan 23, 20223 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 13, 20223 min read
Cross-stitch
What's cross-stitch, and how can we incorporate it into our hand embroidered work?
Jan 4, 20226 min read
How to transfer an embroidery design to fabric using washable transfer paper
What it is, where to find it, how to use it, and my best tips and tricks for getting a great result!
Jan 3, 20224 min read
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the February 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look at the process of designing this floral sampler hoop for the box!
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Stem stitch
This stitch is great for following curves and produces a rope-like twisted texture.
Dec 3, 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 1, 20214 min read
Creating the snake plant hoop for the January 2022 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside this recent box project!
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Fly stitch
An easy stitch for foliage, vines, and embellishments!
Nov 16, 20213 min read
How to hand embroider a rainbow with scrap materials
A fun, fast, beginner-friendly project!
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Holiday Season 2021: Shipping and Gifting Information
Deadlines, shipping times, gifting, and more!
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