FREE embroidery Templates To get our set of Three FREE embroidery Templates all you need to do is sign up to the newsletter using the link below What is a Stitch Sampler and why do I need Three FREE embroidery Templates? A stitch sampler is simply a variety of embroidery stitches within an embroidery […]
How do you sew a french knot? French knots are great for decorative pieces of embroidery, flowers and added a bit of texture. They can be tricky to get the hang of them but hold on in there. Practice really does make perfect and they look so beautiful when done correctly. Have you tried hand […]
What is the best embroidery hoop to use? When it comes to embroidery hoops the simple answer is, it really does come down to personal preference. Starting out on your embroidery journey, it’s wise to experiment with a range of different embroidery hoops. It will help you to find out which one works best for […]
Split Stitch is a beautiful technique that really helps to create some texture within your embroidery. It is very versatile stitch and can sewn in a variety of sizes and angles to create straight of wavy lines to fit any style or project you are working on. Split Stitch does take a bit of patients […]
How do you sew Stem Stitch? and what should I use it for? Stem Stitch is a beautiful, alternative stitch to create flower stems from, rather then using a back stitch, or split stitch. Simple to create using the tutorial below you will be sewing split stitch confidently in no time. Want to learn more […]
Detached Chain Stitch is one of the most versatile stitches in my opinion. It can be used for so many different things from highly detailed work to a background around text. It’s most common uses are for leaves and petals, they can be layered up or left as a single stitch to create many different […]
Chain Stitch is a beautiful technique helping to create some texture within your embroidery. Chain Stitch can sewn in a variety of sizes and angles to create straight of wavy lines to fit any style or project you are working on. Quick Tip: Take your time with this stitch. Make sure you don’t pull the […]
Running Stitch is the most basic, simplest stitch you can sew. Running stitch has many uses from being used to “tack” two pieces of fabric together to more decorative uses in hand embroidery. Prefer step-by-step images? No problem, keep scrolling for the tutorial. Want to learn more stitches? Click here Want to get […]
After Running Stitch, backstitch is the next easiest hand embroidery stitch to master. Backstitch has so many uses from lettering, outlining to filling in shape. It’s abilities are endless giving a sleek clean finish that will make any project look professional. TOP TIP: Keep your stitch lengths the same and even and don’t pull […]
Putting together an embroidery hoop shouldn’t be a very daunting task. It is essentially squeezing fabric in between two hoops. See.. Sounds easy right? The most important thing to remember is to make sure that your fabric stays taught to enable you to sew onto it with ease. Prefer step-by-step images? No problem, keep scrolling […]