Embroidery has been around for centuries, embellishing clothing, wall-hangings and tablecloths. The stitches can be decorative or representational motifs, ranging from a pretty border to the illustration of historical movements. LATELY, embroidery is experiencing a...
Search for “embroidery kit” on Etsy and you’ll get over 380,000 results, an assortment that, at first glance, looks rich in cacti and floral motifs. Do a little digging and you’ll not only find a wide variety of inspiring imagery to stitch,...
Outlining shapes is often needed in embroidery. Below are examples and how-tos for five stitches you can use for this work: Outline Stitch Back Stitch Split Stitch Whipped Back Stitch Chain Stitch 1. Outline Stitch The OUTLINE STITCH is a go-to choice for much of your...
Master 12 classic embroidery stitches and you are on your way to hours of getting creative with thread and needle. Below are embroidery stitch how-tos with illustrations and examples. If you’d like a printable guide to the stitches described below, click here to...
