Embroidery Inspiration and Tutorials

6 Must-Know Tips for a First-Time Embroiderer

6 Must-Know Tips for a First-Time Embroiderer

University of New Hampshire business student Hannah Donahue is brand new to embroidery and sharing five key tips a new stitcher needs as they work their first sampler. When I got my first Stitched Stories embroidery kit, I was ready to enter into the world of...

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3 Embroidery Kits for Beginners

3 Embroidery Kits for Beginners

Embroidery is a craft that's portable, relaxing and quite easy to get started with. If you're ready to have an embroidery project ready to pick up when you've got free time or at hand to tuck in your bag as you head out for a long car ride or an appointment that might...

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Embroidery and Storytelling: the stories in the stitches

Embroidery and Storytelling: the stories in the stitches

Let's start by talking about how you choose an embroidery kit. I'm betting that before you dig into the practical considerations of embroidery kit price and contents, you're drawn first to the imagery and color and styling in a design . . . . . . and how that imagery...

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7 Reasons to Embroider (& Embrace Your Crafty Side)

7 Reasons to Embroider (& Embrace Your Crafty Side)

Maybe you already make embroidery a regular part of your days,  In case you're new to stitching, though... Or in case you've yet to embroider regularly... Here are 7 reasons  for picking up a needle and thread and a colorful embroidery pattern daily:...

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How to Choose an Embroidery Kit: 4 Key Considerations

How to Choose an Embroidery Kit: 4 Key Considerations

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, you'll also discover that...

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5 Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Outline Shapes

5 Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Outline Shapes

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...

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