Do your hands hurt from excessive stitching? Learn more about how to avoid pain in hands from embroidery and what to do about it when it already hurts.
So, you want to add some dimension to your needlepoint canvases? Well, my friend, stumpwork is one of the best ways to do just that! Never heard of it? No
This guide covers embroidery needle sizes, differences between types of needles, how to pick the right needle for your project, and much more.
Learn how to easily do an embroidery pattern transfer on light fabrics, which pens and other tools you can use and which methods I like the best!
The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table l…
So, you want to add some dimension to your needlepoint canvases? Well, my friend, stumpwork is one of the best ways to do just that! Never heard of it? No
This guide covers embroidery needle sizes, differences between types of needles, how to pick the right needle for your project, and much more.
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A look through the various components of the mySewnet ecosystem which consists of the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 2 (a WiFi enabled sewing/embroidery machine), your smart devices and the mySewnet web page.
Learn how to embroider flowers with these simple step-by-step instructions for flower embroidery. Use my free flower pattern to get inspired!
A look through the various components of the mySewnet ecosystem which consists of the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 2 (a WiFi enabled sewing/embroidery machine), your smart devices and the mySewnet web page.
If you're curious about what you can embroider, all you need to know is that you can embroider practically anything you put your mind to! You can create home decor, clothing, and accessories with the delicate elegance that embroidery adds! If you're interested in what kind of material you can embroider on, just know that it is dependent on the kind of embroidery project you are completing. There is no set rule for what material you use. You can embroider on cotton, linen, polyester, leather, felt, denim, muslin, and practically any other material you can get your needle and thread through. Some fabrics, like cotton, are easier to embroider on, but you can still use other types in your projects based on your embroidery experience level. If you need information on what tools you need to begin sewing, check out this List of Basic Sewing Tools. You also don't want to miss reading our 7 Essential Tools Needed for Embroidery page. The following list has all types of projects that will answer your question: What Can Be Embroidered? Each of the sections includes projects that you'll love to create. There is no lack of embroidery inspiration once you begin! Love this? Sign up for more ideas!
Slow Sewing is all about taking the time to hand sew projects. Whether it’s hand embroidery, appliqué, or hand quilting. You can relax with a needle and thread.
I have the habit to keep leftover strands of split up embroidery floss in my storage box. This pile became a little mess and I wanted to do something with […]
So, you want to add some dimension to your needlepoint canvases? Well, my friend, stumpwork is one of the best ways to do just that! Never heard of it? No
Learn how to embroider hair! This article shows you 3 methods to create a wild mane for portraits and other hairy endeavours.
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All this talk about embroidery floss organization lately has raised some good questions from fellow stitchers, from newbies and experienced alike. One recurring question has to do with the embroidery floss pull skein, and how to pull thread successfully from the pull skein without having to wrestle a knotted clump of embroidery floss to the ...
Liesl tells you almost everything you’ll need to know about fabric grain as she covers lengthwise grain, crosswise grain, and bias grain.
This guide covers embroidery needle sizes, differences between types of needles, how to pick the right needle for your project, and much more.
Get stunning results with the simple technique of sun printing on fabric also knows as Cyanotype. Upgrade your fabrics with leafy patterns!
This tutorial is all about different kinds of ruffles. There are single edge, double edge, pleated, pattern stitched.. etc. How many types do you know?
Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
This tutorial covers everything about how to ruche fabric, from choosing the right material to using different methods of ruching.
You can’t embroider without a needle. Every time I say something like that, I pause and think about it. It sounds so definitive. After all, maybe someone out there does embroider (in the standard way we think of embroidering) without a needle. Thinking…. Thinking…. But no. I can’t fathom it – not in an efficient, ...
This Awesome Anatomy coloring page focuses on the heart and all the different parts of it.
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Hand embroidery needle is an essential tool that has its peculiarities. Learn how to choose needles for your project and take care of them.
This guide covers embroidery needle sizes, differences between types of needles, how to pick the right needle for your project, and much more.
I love all kinds of needlework. Whether it's embroidery, cross-stitch, sewing or other kinds of needlework. Needlework is anything that is stitched or sewn by hand. The needlework I'm going to be talking about in this post is needlepoint vs embroidery. Both of these needle arts are beautiful and enjoyable. But, which one you choose
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I have finally put together my group of tactile samples! From top to bottom and from left to right: 1 Zigzag gathering over a string...
Take a look at the amazing embroidered rackets of Danielle Clough!
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In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
All about the history of chain stitch embroidery. What makes this antique machine historically used in western wear so special?