Variegated embroidery

Last week, we explored two simple ways of stitching with variegated hand embroidery threads. Today, we’re going to study two more methods of handling variegated threads, this time exerting a little control on color layout and adding a solid color into the mix. These two methods take a little more thought and planning ahead of ...

The new patterns are already launched! You can get them 20% off the price up until Sunday 22nd, and, by the way, this discount is valid for the whole Jewel collection :) And now let me tell you more about this sweet couple! So, I actually started working on Amethyst and Ruby back in summer. I drew the patterns, traced them, thought through the color palettes, and even almost completed embroidering Amethyst, when suddenly the idea of a video course came to my mind and I immediately rushed to…

Happy Saturday, and a Happy Weekend! What are you stitching this weekend? Here in Kansas, where the temps are topping out in the 100's and things are pretty sticky, I'm working on last minute touches for the first round of summer kids' classes this coming week. We've divided the kids into ag

Hand embroidery tips: how to use variegated thread

Variegated embroidery floss is so much fun to work with, and there’s so much variety out there these days! Variegated embroidery floss is dyed with a repeating pattern of colors through the floss. There can be just one color with a few different shades, or there may be several colors. Variegated floss can add a lot of texture, variety and a POP! of color to your projects.