Folk embroidery patterns use motifs and colors that evoke a culture’s popular traditions rather than those of fine art. Its appeal comes not only out of the fun decorative stitch combinations–but also because of how it can make you feel a nostalgia for...
The heart is a frequently-used motif in embroidery kit designs. Not only does it convey a message of love, it’s also got an appealing shape that offers plenty of opportunity for stitching fun. You’ll see it dominating in our Choose Love kit, and playing a...
Being able to pick up a project and embroider for a few minutes (or hours)… … at any time of day, … pretty much any place in the world (don’t recommend stitching in the bathtub) … and with just a few moments notice is a...
When a new season arrives, the weather and our daily habits change. The holidays change, too, as do the ways we spend time with family and friends. You can make the stitching and display of a seasonal or holiday embroidery project part of the changing seasons. Here at...
Have you heard about the Granny-Chic or Grandmillenial decor trend? It’s a mashup of the old with the new. It says goodbye to the sleek minimalism of midcentury modern and hello to trim, tassels, and embroidery. At its heart, this is a style that finds comfort...
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...
