Hand embroidery + Journaling = ♥ Hi, Reader, How is your first working week of the year going? Have you started something new this year? If you are still looking for a daily practice to add to your routine, consider journaling with stitches. It is a great way to merge daily stitching with journaling, gratitude journaling, or other daily mindfulness practices. Some years ago, I used to embroider one word daily as my gratitude journal. I used to embroider the words with a single strand of black...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Take Better Care of Your Embroidery Floss Hi, Reader, Christmas and New Year's celebrations are over, and I'm trying to return to my regular routine. Today, I was planning a new embroidery project, going through my floss stash, picking colors, and ordering new floss. Here are some tips on how to properly care for your embroidery floss. Proper care can save you time, frustration, and even money in the long run. Whether you're working on a masterpiece or dabbling in a quick weekend project, the...
14 days ago • 2 min read
DECEMBER UPDATE Hi, Reader, I hope you had wonderful Christmas celebrations! As we close another month, I want to share a summary of articles, guides, and tutorials on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in December. Ready to Explore? Monogrammed Velvet Ribbon Bow DIY Hand Embroidered Ribbon for Holiday Decor Read Now How to Organize Embroidery Needles Needle Organization Tips and Storage Ideas Read Now How To Embroider Christmas Tree: 5 Simple Methods + Free PDF Pattern Cross...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome 2025 with Embroidery Goals That Spark Joy! Hi, Reader, There are few days left to Christmas. Time to relax and celebrate! Then, as the holiday glow fades and we step into the fresh promise of a new year, it’s the perfect time to think about the projects and dreams that bring us joy. Whether you’re looking to try a new technique, finish a long-lingering project, or dedicate more time to your craft, let’s make 2025 the year of stitching success! Here are some ideas and resources to get...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Quick DIYs for last-minute embroidery Hi, Reader, There are only 10 days left till Christmas✨ 🎁 I'm sure your home is beautifully decorated, gifts are packed and ready, and you are not panicking. 🎀 In case you need something extra to craft to decorate the table set up or make a last-minute gift, these quick DIYs might be just right for you: Monogrammed Velvet Ribbon Bow DIY Hand Embroidered Ribbon for Holiday Decor Read Now How To Embroider Christmas Tree 5 Simple Methods + Free PDF Pattern...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
How to recognize AI-generated embroidery images Hi, Reader, How is your December going? One of my traits for long dark evenings is to dive into Etsy and look for new hand embroidery patterns and designs I would like to embroider. You probably noticed that I sometimes make a list and share it in my blog posts, too. Recently, I’ve noticed a fascinating (and tricky!) trend—AI-generated images of “hand embroidery” that look almost identical to the real thing. Many shops sell design template...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
NOVEMBER OVERVIEW Hi, Reader, If you live in the U.S. and celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, I hope you had a wonderful time! As usual, on the last Friday of the month, I wrote an overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in November. Ready to Explore? On-Trend Christmas Embroidery Embroidery and Holiday Decor Ideas for 2024 Read Now How to Embroider Stars and Sparkles Hand Embroidery Stitches + Free Sampler Download...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Planning Christmas gifts Hi, Reader, How are you? I feel slightly overwhelmed by Black Friday offers, ads, and emails. There's so much pressure to buy everything and anything like there's no tomorrow! Instead of asking you to buy anything, I want to encourage you to make things with your hands! Time is precious, so plan your gifts ahead. Download my free Christmas gift-making planner > (Christmas gift making planner.pdf) and start brainstorming the gifts you could embroider this year! Read...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hand embroidered Christmas ornaments Hi, Reader, I like to make my Christmas ornaments by hand. I embroider and sew them, make decorations from acorns and pinecones, make little mushrooms from cork, crochet snowflakes, or make origami decor. This year, I plan on making some himmeli ornaments from natural straw. DIY Himmeli kit for beginners on Etsy If you are unfamiliar with this technique, it's a traditional Lithuanian (and Scandinavian) art in which the pieces of straw are assembled to...
2 months ago • 1 min read