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Double Running Stitch Embroidery
The double running stitch is a great hand embroidery stitch for working long lines. It is also called a Holbein stitch or Assisi stitch.
How to Make DIY Canopy Weights for Pop Up Tent
I ordered a pop-up canopy to use at outdoor art shows. Works great – glad we did a trial run set up before the first show! One of the reasons…
How to Make Continuous Bias Binding Tape: Two Ways
You don't need to buy fancy bias tape makers in all of the specific sizes - make it any size you want! It's easy with glass head pins and an…
Fashion Forward, 300 Years of Fashion
I had the amazing experience of visiting the Fashion Forward, 3 Centuries of Fashion exhibit while in Paris recently. Garments and sets are beautiful!
Running Stitch Embroidery: Instructions and YouTube
Here is my embroidery sampler #3 - the running stitch, one of the most basic embroidery stitches. Try to make even stitches, matching length top and bottom.
Seed Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
Seed Stitch is next for my 100-stitch embroidery sampler. Seed stitch is similar size stitches in random directions to fill in a space. Couldn't put it down!
Quilts of Valor – Honor Veterans with Quilts
The Quilts of Valor Foundation is dedicated to wrapping every veteran "touched by war" in a warm comforting quilt. My brother was honored on the 4th of July.
10 Resources for Free Hand Embroidery Patterns!
I've found some blogs and websites that offer free embroidery patterns! Patterns for whatever mood strikes. All designs are free!
Best Fabric and Thread Storage Ideas: Organize Your Stash
Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? Check out this collection of fabric storage ideas to make the best use of your studio space.
Easy Bags to Sew
A bag has simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time - if you select the right…
Best Tools for Hand Embroidery
Tools for hand embroidery are not complicated, but you want the best quality you can afford. The best scissors, needles, threaders, hoops and books are here.
Best Threads for Hand Embroidery: Floss and Thread Guide
The thread you choose for hand embroidery can change the look of your project. Matte or shiny? Thick or thin? smooth or nubby? Cotton, silk, wool or metallic?
Couching Stitch Tutorial: Tips and Video
This is the perfect embroidery stitch to showcase a thread as the decorative thread stays entirely on top of your work, held in place with a working thread.
How to Make Quilted Fabric Postcards Tutorial
Art postcards are fun to make! Use Timtex or a heavy fusible interfacing for the core. Add background fabric and design elements with fusible web. Mail it!
How to do the Split Stitch Embroidery: Hand Embroidery Tutorial
With Split Stitch, you split your thread with the point of the needle in the middle of each stitch. The overlap adds texture to the hand embroidered line.
How to Stem Stitch Embroidery; Tutorial with Video
If you follow your line and take small, consistent stitches, tight curves appear smooth with Stem Stitch. You can achieve sharp corners, too.
Fly Stitch Embroidery
The Fly Stitch can be birds in the air, a long curly vine or a decorative fill stitch - and it's easy! You'll want to know this hand embroidery stitch.
Chain Stitch Embroidery; How to Tutorial and Video
I love working my hand embroidery in chain stitch! But one of the lovelies of the chain stitch is its versatility. Can be dense or open and airy.