Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here to begin embracing your crafty side with embroidery. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of embroidery, from selecting the right materials to mastering basic stitches. Embroidery is a...
If you’re new to embroidery–or looking for a path to master essential first stitches–here are 5 beginning stitches to master. (Diagrams for each are included in all of our kits and patterns AND on this downloadable guide.) 1. Straight...
Let’s talk COLOR. Choosing colors for your embroidery projects should be done with consideration and purpose. Color is a key tool for creating a design with flow and balance. Let’s look at few examples from the Stitched Stories Shop: Mushrooms...
While the starting place for each of the embroidery kits in the Stitched Stories shop is a visual story . . . . . . when I get down to the work of design, a set of 12 classic hand embroidery stitches is my starting place and my foundation. I always ask: can this...
I’d love to help you make 2023 a year in which you embrace a regular practice of embroidery. Embroidery is a beautiful, ancient craft used to decorate clothing and household items for centuries. Embroidery is a relaxing and meditative activity to be done in the...
Once you’ve finished your embroidered hoop art project, you’re ready to display or gift it. Read on for my favorite finishing technique and tips for displaying embroidery in my home. Supplies My preferred finishing technique uses: Your completed...
