It’s that time of year when everyone is thinking about purging, sorting, and getting organized! For a long time I had my many needles jammed in a bin with a lot of other little embroidery odds and ends, and I really wanted a more convenient (and cute!) way to store them. So I set out to create a needle book, and a tutorial to go along with it!
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Add a Personal Touch to Your Gifts with These Free Hand-Stitched Gift Tag Patterns
This gift tag project is very simple and uses easy embroidery stitches that are accessible to a beginner stitcher. Plus the tags can double as ornaments or even name placeholder cards for a holiday gathering. Download the free pattern and follow the instructions to personalize and embellish your gift-giving this year!
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8 Tips for Creating Neater Hand Embroidery Stitches
Sometimes as people are on their embroidery journeys, they ask me how they can stitch more neatly. This article is my attempt to answer that question based on what I’ve learned in my own stitching, rather than what I think is “good embroidery” and “the way you have to do things”. If you’ve had some trouble with your embroidery stitches, or this is an area where you want to grow, read on for some simple tips!
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6 Ways to Add Texture and Dimension to Your Hand Embroidery
The possibilities for adding texture and dimension to your embroidery are endless, making the exploration that much more fun. Here are just a few ways you can begin to play with enhancing the composition of your hand embroidery projects to include more texture.
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How to Choose the Best Way to Transfer Your Hand Embroidery Pattern
Wondering what's the best method to transfer your hand embroidery pattern? It's based on a variety of factors including the complexity of the pattern, the type of fabric you want to stitch it on as well as the fabric color, weight and what the final project will be. But don't worry - I've broken down the pros and cons of several methods here to help you decide what's best for you!
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