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Nov 3, 20213 min read
Creating the snowflake sampler hoop for the December 2021 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside this recent box project!
Oct 23, 20211 min read
How to separate strands of embroidery floss
The EASIEST way to separate strands of embroidery floss!
Oct 8, 20213 min read
Creating the space hoop for the November 2021 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
Sep 22, 20212 min read
How to use an embroidery hoop
Is your fabric tight enough?
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 7, 20214 min read
Creating the mushroom hoop for the October 2021 Hopebroidery Box
Take a look inside the design process for this recent box project!
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 9, 20214 min read
Creating the floral sampler hoop for the September 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Aug 7, 20212 min read
Fern stitch
Fern stitch is a super easy way to stitch florals and vines!
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Creating the elephant ears hoop for the August 2021 Hopebroidery Box
A look into the process of creating this box project!
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Seed stitch
This simple open fill technique is beginner-friendly and very easy to modify!
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 22, 20213 min read
Three Step Embroidered Flowers
These flowers are super simple, even for total beginners!
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
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