Embroidery Inspiration and Tutorials

12 Classic Hand Embroidery Stitches (and when to use each)

12 Classic Hand Embroidery Stitches (and when to use each)

While the starting place for each of the embroidery kits in the Stitched Stories shop is a visual story . . . . . . when I get down to the work of design, a set of 12 classic hand embroidery stitches is my starting place and my foundation. I always ask: can this...

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5 Embroidery Fill Techniques

5 Embroidery Fill Techniques

Stitched Stories kits and patterns are designed to have you working a variety of stitches in just one project. We've shown you the variety of OUTLINE stitches you can choose from in this blog post. Today let's look at a variety of ways to FILL embroidered motifs. Here...

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QUIZ: Which would-be stitcher are YOU?

QUIZ: Which would-be stitcher are YOU?

I'd love to help you make 2023 a year in which you embrace a regular practice of embroidery. Embroidery is a beautiful, ancient craft used to decorate clothing and household items for centuries. Embroidery is a relaxing and meditative activity to be done in the...

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Stitching Christmas motifs, messages and colors

Stitching Christmas motifs, messages and colors

Stitching a Christmas mood is easy to do when the pattern you start with gives you appealing motifs, messages and colors for the season. Christmas MOTIFS The pine tree is a go-to holiday motif that offers up a variety of stitching treatments. Fill a tree with satin...

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4 Ways Embroidered Hoops Complement your Home Décor

4 Ways Embroidered Hoops Complement your Home Décor

Every home tells a story of the owners' experiences, aesthetic preferences, and current daily life. When you mix a handmade piece (or two) of embroidered hoop-art  into your decor, you’re adding elements with unique appeal.  Here are 4 reasons to display...

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Mandala-Inspired Embroidery Kits and Patterns

Mandala-Inspired Embroidery Kits and Patterns

Stitching mandala-inspired designs is a unique kind of mindful pleasure.  The individual motifs add variety---but then the multiples of each motif give you relaxing repetitions. While mandalas are typically composed with geometric symbols, our embroidery patterns...

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