Cool embroidery stitches

This page is being replaced by this easier to use directory of hand embroidery stitches. ------------------------------------ I encourage you to use additional resources if you need more instruction than this simple guide. I have found video to be very useful in understanding stitches. Please click on the links below t

Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (back cover) Lucky for you over the next few weeks I’ll be posting all the good, the bad, and the ugly afghan patterns your twitchy little fingers could ever hope to knit or crochet! Here are some Embroidery Stitches to wet your appetite…

Here's another tutorial for embroidered flowers! Like last time, these flowers are also very easy to stitch so they will fit your project even if you're a beginner. They are both also quite dimensional and realistic – there's a reason why they are used in stumpwork, after all. So, without further ado, let's jump to the tutorials! Looped blanket flower So this flower is basically built out of loops. 1. Bring the needle up through the fabric at any point on the edge of a circle shape. Then…

We labeled at least 8 among the popular techniques in embroidery designs and you may refer to this list as your guide in which embroidery stitch to use...

Celebrate National Embroidery Month. Learn hand embroidery with these 29 stitching tutorials from MCreativeJ.

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Today's tutorial is VERY beginners-friendly! So if you are still a little nervous to take up stitching, this little project would be a great start :) It is also not tied up to a pattern. On the contrary, you can build this starry sky yourself in a way that you like the most. Or use any of these stars as a doodley motif in another project. And if you are a beginner and want to know the basics first, you can start with the following posts: how to start thread, how to end thread and others in…

Introducing Stick and Stitch Embroidery Designs! These 12 designs are pre-printed onto water-soluble sticker paper. Simply peel the release sheet off, stick it on to your fabric, and embroider with ease. When you are done, wash the paper pattern away with warm water. This DIY pack comes with a variety of pre-printed designs and are perfect for stitching on clothing, or embroidery hoop art. This package also includes TIPS for embroidering on clothing if you choose to use them on a shirt…

Let your hand embroidery speak for you! Learn how to stitch letters in four decorative ways.