The chain embroidery stitch creates a line of small loops or “links.” Here’s a diagram and the instructions for creating it that we include in all of our embroidery pattern and kit guides. Bring needle and thread up at 1. Insert at the same spot and...
Embroidery is an affordable and readily-portable hobby. In addition to a project (or two or three), all you need are a few extra supplies. Read on to see my must-have notions for making it easy to have a satisfying daily stitching practice. 1. Small storage tin for...
When it comes to embroidery, “Christmas in July” works because this is a great time to plan and get started on projects you’ll display and gift a few months from now. Take a look at the pieces to create for yourself and for gifting below, and then...
The French Knot is an embroidery stitch that’s created by wrapping floss around your needle one or more times. Once the floss is wrapped, you’ll insert the needle back into the fabric at almost the same spot where it originally came up. Here’s a...
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...
