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Practical Embroidery

by Tatjana Iljaseviciute

Practical Embroidery is a one-woman creative business - an online hand embroidery school that, since 2018, teaches needlecraft with a simple and practical approach. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow tutorials delivered to your inbox!

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My Favorite Stitches for Outlining Embroidery Designs ✨🧵

Hand Embroidery Stitches For Outlines Hi, Reader, I shared a list of my favorite decorative stitches a few weeks ago. This time, I'll share the list of my go-to outline stitches. Outline stitches might not be the stars of embroidery and often remain invisible or even hidden under filling stitches, but they are irreplaceable for defining shapes and adding structure to hand embroidery. Here is a list of my favorite stitches for outlining—along with ideas on how to use them in your next project:...

26 days ago • 2 min read

JANUARY UPDATE Hi, Reader, On the last day of this month, I want to share a monthly overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in January. Ready to Explore? How to Improve Your Hand Embroidery Skills Tips and Exercises Read Now Zodiac Embroidery Designs Astrology Inspired Hand Embroidery Patterns Read Now Zig Zag Coral Stitch Bi-Colored Fly Stitch Rhodes Stitch Burden Stitch Burden Stitch Rhodes Stitch Bi-Colored Fly...

2 months ago • 1 min read

How to stitch better, not harder Hi, Reader, I hope you are cozy and warm this winter. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article titled "How to Improve Your Hand Embroidery Skills." Some of the tips on how to improve embroidery did not make it to the list, as these are not exercises to improve the skills. Instead, they are small habits that can make your work smoother and improve your embroidery. Tips to improve your stitching Work with clean hands. Wash your hands before stitching, as the...

2 months ago • 2 min read

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...

3 months 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...

3 months ago • 1 min read