Displaying your embroidery project doesn’t mean it has to stay in a hoop. Follow the instructions below to create mounted embroidery that can be placed on a desktop, shelf, or mantle. Once the finished embroidery is mounted on adhesive board, you can also frame it!
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4 Ways to Add Appliquéd Details to Your Hand Embroidery
Hand appliqué isn’t just for quilting. You can use it to layer fabric in all sorts of hand embroidery projects. Plus it’s a great way to use up fabric scraps, try new stitches, and experiment with freehand embroidery. In this article, I’ll be walking you through a few different examples of hand appliqué in which the raw fabric edges become a part of your finished embroidered work.
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7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Get Embroidery Supplies
The prices of everything have gone up in the last few years, and that goes for embroidery supplies too. However, the great thing about this craft is that because it has been around forever, there are ample supplies floating around out there which someone else might be looking to give to a new home. Here are seven ways to get your hands on embroidery supplies without blowing your craft budget.
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How to Use a Digital (Downloadable) Embroidery Pattern
Do you prefer digital embroidery patterns, or pre-printed kits? Using digital patterns might feel intimidating if you’ve primarily stitched with embroidery kits, but I think you’ll find that downloading a pattern file has many wonderful benefits that will open you up to a world of possibilities. If you are new to using digital patterns, this article is intended to walk you through what to expect when purchasing one of my patterns, and how to go about transferring your downloadable pattern so you can begin stitching.
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How to Create a Stitch Sampler with Printed Fabric
Stitch samplers are a great way to experiment with a variety of stitches and techniques, and they are one of my favorite ways to practice new stitches. They can be randomly laid out or have a structured appearance, they can be as simple or complex as you want them to be, and are an opportunity to create some quick decor. Plus they make great reference tools when you are looking for inspiration on future projects!
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