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 has been around for centuries, embellishing clothing, wall-hangings and tablecloths. The stitches can be decorative or representational motifs, ranging from a pretty border to the illustration of historical movements. LATELY, embroidery is experiencing a...
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,...
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...
Would-be stitchers who want to try their hand at embroidery can find the prospect of sitting down with a needle and thread and making that first stitch daunting. For those who already know how to embroider, the actual stitching isn’t a challenge. Rather, they...
Master 12 classic embroidery stitches and you are on your way to hours of getting creative with thread and needle. Below are embroidery stitch how-tos with illustrations and examples. If you’d like a printable guide to the stitches described below, click here to...
