For as long as people have picked up needle and thread, they’ve used stitches to tell stories. From moral lessons to family records to scenes of daily life, embroidery has always been more than decoration — it’s a way to capture meaning in fabric. Embroidery has long...
When people first consider one of my kits, they often ask: “But what do I do with it when I’m done?” It’s a fair question. In-the-hoop embroidery isn’t framed behind glass, so the usual “hang it on the wall and forget it” approach isn’t always the best fit. Plus not...
It’s official: 🍄 mushrooms are the fall motif that never really left. From fairy tale illustrations to forestcore fashion, mushrooms are everywhere — and they’re perfect to stitch. But here’s the thing: not all mushroom projects are the same. At Stitched Stories,...
There’s a decorating trend making the rounds right now—and I think it’s one a lot of stitchers have There’s a decorating trend making the rounds right now—and I think it’s one a lot of stitchers have embraced long before it had a name. It’s called slow...
Finished embroidery projects are ideal home decor pieces. Read on to learn about the “tailored eclectic” design approach. I’m sharing a bit of history and 4 design rules you can use as you style your home with finished embroidery pieces. The origins...
Before you reach for the faux pumpkins and cinnamon candles… what if your fall decorating started with a needle and thread? Fall decorating is about creating a sense of warmth and of incorporating must-touch texture… …and that’s where embroidery becomes an essential...
