How to embroider flowers – 16 simple stitches
Flowers in embroidery are the most loved motif throughout history. Even today, they pop up everywhere on clothes, in stitched flower wreaths, and more. The great thing is that there …
Gift ideas for embroidery lovers
If you are anything like me, there are only so many gifts that come into your mind for Christmas – and other holidays for that matter. Finding gifts for the …
14 hand embroidery stitches for beginners
Learning new hand embroidery stitches can seem daunting at first glance. There are over 300 of them and you can alter each of them. However, there are some basic stitches …
Stabbing vs Sewing in Embroidery
Are you a stabber? You can admit it, I will not tell anyone. Stabbing your stitches I mean – of course – what were you thinking? I’m not talking about …
How to use metallic embroidery thread without losing your mind
The last time I stitched with golden threads it was a real pain. I used a machine embroidery thread that has a great color, but it’s not a dream to …
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Flower embroidery day 5: satin stitch flower
Last but not least, here comes Mrs. Does-it-all *drumroll*: the satin stitch flower. I have referred to the satin stitch as satan stitch before because it does take some practice …
Flower embroidery day 4: blanket stitch flowers
Blanket stitch is a wonderful stitch for open and large motifs. You can use the blanket stitch to fill areas completely or partially. The smaller the space between stitches, the …
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Flower embroidery day 3: Going 3D
Let’s talk about the most fun part of embroidery: Going 3D! Embroidery in itself is much more plastic than pure drawing or painting, but there are stitches and methods to …
How to embroider chain stitch flowers – flower embroidery day 2
Welcome to day 2 of the flower embroidery days! Today, you’ll learn how to embroider chain stitch flowers! The name lazy daisy already gives us a hint which flower it …
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How to embroider woven flowers – flower embroidery day 1
Let’s start with the first part of the flower series: how to embroider woven flowers. What is a woven flower? It’s created by spiraling the thread around a center point. …
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