Take the pressure off and make learning embroidery stitches fun with this free printable embroidery sampler pattern and video instructions!

Master the top ten embroidery stitches - running stitch, french knots and lazy daisy stitch - we've got all the beginner's embroidery covered!

Learn how to do Chain stitch in 4 simple steps!

How to perfect Satin stitch in 3 easy steps

For beginners, advanced stitchers, and everyone in between, this page is full of hand embroidery stitches everyone should learn.

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!

Stem stitch is so versatile, I often think of it as my 'if in doubt' stitch. Follow this tutorial and tips for perfect stitching every time.

Flowers are by far, one of the most popular things to embroider. And rightfully so! There are so many different embroidery stitches for flowers that lend themselves well to their shapes and silhouettes. In...

There are so many hand embroidery stitches, but which ones are necessary to learn as a beginner? Here are the basic stitches with tutorials.

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Find out 4 of the best embroidery stitches for script lettering. I'll tell you why each stitch works and why you want to use it.

This tutorial for feather stitch gives clear direction on how to do it and also many suggestions on ways to use it in freestyle embroidery projects.

Updated: Apr 28 T-shirts have become my go to. I love that you can dress them up or down and wear them for practically any occasion. My favorite t-shirt is on…

Updated: Apr 28 T-shirts have become my go to. I love that you can dress them up or down and wear them for practically any occasion. My favorite t-shirt is on…

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Learn how to make the Blanket Stitch plus 6 variations of the stitch with this complete step-by-step photo tutorial including stitching tips.

Looking for hand embroidery stitches for lines or letters? Find 8 stitch tutorials and their pro's and con's in this article.

This Simple Straight Stitch Tutorial is definitely one you will want to learn if you are just starting to try embroidery. The straight stitch is a really great stitch to know and learn because it is super versatile when it comes to embroidery. Whether you are looking to create very long straight lines, or want to use this stitch to create short lines that you can make curve, the straight stitch has got you covered. Plus, this sewing video shows you how easy it is to master, yet how much it can add to your project! Watch the video right below and read the written tutorial lower on the page and you'll be ready to try it yourself soon. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>

As you probably know, I am very fond of the embroidery technique called long and short stitching, and I hope more and more people fall in love with it and see that it is actually not that scary and not that hard. Well, it is not that easy either and it requires some time and patience to get friendly with it. But it is totally worth it, isn't it? By today I actually have plenty of material on this blog about long and short stitch as well as needle painting. So I decided to gather it all up in this post for easy access! Save it to Pinterest or your browser bookmarks because if I ever write something new on the topic of needle painting or long and short stitch, I will be adding it here :) Long and short stitch tutorial Let's start with the basics. I recommend you going to the long and short stitch tutorial and trying to replicate every step from there. There are some tips at the end of the post, so make sure you check them out as well. Personally, I believe the two crucial points for your long and short stitch to take off are: keeping a consistent direction of stitches varying the "levels" where you start your stitches When there is a certain inconsistency in the direction of your stitches, it usually stands out and breaks the general “flow” of your stitching. Unless, of course, you make a conscious decision to break that flow for a certain artistic purpose. As for the second point... In my personal opinion (which kind of differs from many other artists) is that it is not the length of the stitches per se that should be varying. But rather, the “levels” at which you start the stitches. And this is something I have learnt on my own and found it much easier, to be honest. I speak about it in more detail in my online needle painting course since it is easier to explain in the video while actually showing you how it works. But in short, you can, in fact, keep the length of your stitches the same or they can end at the same level. It doesn't really change anything. The most important is where you start these stitches. And for your blending to be smoother, you need at least 2, but better 3-4 “levels” where you start these stitches. And then make them as long as you like, just make sure they end significantly below the mark for the next row (I will link a separate post on that below, called “getting your rows right"). Now, suppose you already worked the little petal from the tutorial. Congratulations if yours looks the same! If it doesn't that's totally fine, we all need some time to reach that point. I mean, I wrote that tutorial not at the beginning of my embroidery journey, you know what I mean? But let's be real, an exercise like that is quite an isolated practice. The real questions and issues will arise when you actually use it in your practice. And for your practice to go smooth, I have prepared a series of needle painting tips that I will also list below. Long and short stitch practice If you need some ideas on where to actually get this long and short stitching practice while not feeling too lost, I have several Stitch Alongs already completed and ready for you to start whenever you want! The benefit of these Stitch Alongs is that you have detailed step-by-step pictures for virtually every stage of working a design so the visual support is quite strong. (By the way, if you have any suggestions for a new Stitch Along, feel free to drop your ideas in the comments) I will list all the current Stitch-Alongs from this blog in the order of difficulty (from the easiest to the toughest): Cecelia Rose Trish Burr's Pansies Trish Burr's Magnolia If you want more guidance in your learning and prefer video material over pictures, make sure to check out the Needle painting for beginners course. There we work special exercises imitating various realistic situations you can encounter in long and short stitching and all of the material is presented in detailed video lessons. Long and short stitch tips And, like I said, while you start practicing your long and short stitching, inevitably, there will be new questions and confusing moments. I'm trying to cover them little by little and I made a special tag for these posts: needle painting tips. You can go to the tag and check them out there, but for better convenience, I will list all of the posts here (and I will be adding the new ones here too, that's why I encourage you to save it): Color blending tips (color theory and case study on which color combinations work better) Leaves practice (another case study on color combinations) Levels of long and short stitch (a case study on the “levels” of starting your stitches) Diagonal shading (step by step guide) Shading in patches (step by step guide) Shading on shading, is it worth it? (contemplating on one of the ways of multiple-row long and short stitching and looking at the pros and cons) Must watch Youtube tutorials (I wonder if you noticed how much I LOVE visual learning) Importance of correct direction (a case study with examples and tips) Filling a shape with long and short stitching (it can be used as a filler in a solid color too) Secret behind getting your rows right (how to make sure that your rows will correspond to the pattern) Youtube video of a process More layers = better shading? (does the number of rows and colors affect the result of your shading?) So here's your guide! I know this pile of information can be overwhelming but don't get discouraged, okay? Just learn it step by step and continue your practice. You will reach your goal as long as you move even if it is an inch a day. And, most importantly, enjoy! :)

Couching is the process of using embroidery stitches to stitch a cord (or yarn or decorative thread) to the surface of your fabric. It's a fun way to add some nice dimension to your work and it can give you a really unique effect. Give it a try! If you want to couch using your

How to work satin stitch and satin stitch tips. Learn of the classical stitches of hand embroidery.

The split stitch is a lovely outline stitch. It's raised a bit from the surface of the fabric, and it has a lovely, almost-braided look to it. It also forms a more continuous line - unlike the backstitch where you can see the individual stitches. Here's how to split stitch. See how easy it is?

A complete tutorial for using Outline Stitch including variations on the stitch and a FREE downloadable pattern to practice your new skill!

Learn how to embroider with this easy guide. Consider this your embroidery 101. Perfect for learning how to embroider for beginners!

Choose the best fabric for embroidery. I'll tell you which embroidery fabric is my favorite, so you can start your next hand embroidery project.

Essential Hand Sewing Stitches. Running Stitch. Backstitch. Blanket Stitch. Whip Stitch. Cross Stitch. Pickstitch. Catchstitch. Invisible Stitch

Learn how to do lazy daisy stitch - great for flowers!

If you've always wanted to learn embroidery stitches, here's the perfect guide for you. I have a video tutorial for each embroidery stitch.

Here are 9 creative and fun ways to embroider a circle...

One of my core motto's in my business is that 'everyone is creative'. Yup, even you! And honestly friend, I truly do believe that. Something I hear so often in this world is "I could never make that, I'm not creative enough", or "I can't sew, so I couldn't embroider". Now, I don't like to tell people that they're wrong, but sometimes it's necessary! Here's 5 projects that literally anybody can make, creative or not!

A detailed step by step mending jeans by hand tutorial with photos. Use hand embroidery running stitch for mending denim.

Watch the stem stitch video tutorial and learn how to embroider this easy embroidery outline stitch. Happy stitching, friends!

I am going to go over the blanket stitch. It is a stitch commonly used to join two fabrics together (like on a blanket, hence the name) or for applique....

Today I'll show you how to stitch a lazy daisy - perfect for making teardrop shapes. Of course they make terrific daisies - like in this robot pattern. I also used a single lazy daisy stitch for the glowing red light at the tip of his antenna. :-) I also used lots of them in

This is the last of the outline stitches we'll be doing for a little while - and it's definitely the fanciest so far. Chain stitch is one of my favorite hand embroidery outline stitches, but it's not the first one I teach. I generally start with running stitch because that's the easiest stitch there is.

This sewing tutorial is focusing on sewing thread sizes and how to choose a correct thread size for a sewing project if you want to learn how to sew.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to work Pekinese stitch with photos of samples to stimulate ideas on how it can be used in your projects.

With these tips, you'll be able to create beautiful projects with your slow stitching. Ways to plan before you begin an improv quilt or stitched piece and ideas for how to fix a project you don’t love (which can happen in our work at times and becomes a 'learning' for the next piece).

Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also

Stem stitch is so versatile, I often think of it as my 'if in doubt' stitch. Follow this tutorial and tips for perfect stitching every time.

Learn how to sashiko stitch with this step-by-step guide to Sashiko stitching includes thread, needles, and transferring your pattern.