How to embroider letters by hand
With all the embroidery stitches available, it is not easy to decide on which stitches are suitable for embroidering letters. In this article, I’m going to share with you what …
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How to do sun printing on fabric using leaves & flowers
Many years ago, I was fascinated by dyeing yarn and fabrics with natural dyes. It was so much fun seeing the colors develop and try out different dyeing methods. So, …
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How to frame hand embroidery
Hand stitching a decorative piece of embroidery art is a great accomplishment. After putting in hours, days, or in some cases even years, you might want to have a nice …
Satin stitch tutorial – embroidery video instructions
Satin stitch has been playing a huge role in historical embroidery. Even nowadays, the beauty and versatility of this stitch speak for itself. The smooth and shiny surface that you …
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backstitch embroidery tutorial – with video
Backstitch plays a huge part in hand sewing and even in modern embroidery, it is one of the stitches you learn first. When most people think of a sewn seam, …
Rhodes stitch tutorial – embroidery video
The Rhodes stitch is done in a very different way than other embroidery stitches. You can use this technique to fill triangles or circles, too, not just squares. Use the …
Fly stitch tutorial with embroidery video lesson
The fly stitch is a pretty embroidery stitch that you can add to your floral stitching adventures or embellish seams on clothes. Let them stand alone or create seamless lines …
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Woven spider wheel embroidery tutorial – with video lesson
The woven spider wheel has become a new favorite in floral embroidery. Many embroiderers use them for stitching pretty roses – which is why this stitch is also called the …
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Fishbone stitch embroidery tutorial – with video lesson
The fishbone stitch is very often used in embroidery to make leaves or other botanical shapes. You can stitch it along curved and straight outlines and fill out space between …
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French knot embroidery tutorial – with video lesson
After a simple start with the running stitch last time, the french knot is a stitch I get a lot of questions about. Don’t despair! There are some tricks to …
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