Practical Embroidery

Learn Hand Embroidery: Embrace Sustainable Living 🧵

EMBROIDERY+MENDING Hi, Reader, I hope this newsletter finds you well and creatively inspired! Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart and likely yours, too: the powerful connection between hand embroidery, mending, and sustainability. In a world where fast fashion dominates and items are often discarded at the first sign of wear, mending through embroidery is a thoughtful, creative, and sustainable alternative. Not only does this extend the life of your favorite garments, but...

7 days ago • 2 min read

🍂 Get Cozy – Autumn & Halloween Hand Embroidery Ideas! 🎃

🍁AUTUMN STITCHING Hi, Reader, how is your autumn? I hope you enjoy every single day of this season! As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, it's the perfect time to cozy up with your embroidery projects! 🍁 Fall offers many ways to add warmth and a personal touch to your space – and Halloween gives us the perfect excuse for spooky stitching fun! 🕸️ Want to try your hand at creating something beautiful to celebrate the magic of autumn and Halloween? Here are a few...

14 days ago • 3 min read

Practical Embroidery in September 🍂🍎🎃🕷🍄👻

SEPTEMBER OVERVIEW Hi, Reader, I hope you are enjoying early autumn in your part of the world! 🍂 As we wave goodbye to September, I want to share a monthly overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel this month. Ready to Explore? New on the Blog How to organize embroidery floss and thread Practical solutions for busy creatives Read Now Halloween hand embroidery patterns 33 spooky and fun designs to stitch this fall Read...

21 days ago • 1 min read

Celebrate World Card Making Day with Embroidery! 🎨🧵

Let’s make some cards together! Hi, Reader, Happy World Card Making Day! 📅🖌️ Did you know that October 4th is a special day dedicated to the art of card making? This is the perfect opportunity to combine two cool crafts – embroidery and card making – to create something extraordinary and heartfelt. ✨ Embroidered Card Tutorials to Inspire You Whether you're a seasoned embroiderer or a beginner looking for a fun project, here are some of my favorite card-making tutorials I've shared on the...

25 days ago • 2 min read

🎃 Back with Spooky Fun! Get 20% Off Halloween Embroidery Patterns 👻

🕸 20 % DISCOUNT CODE INSIDE Hi, Reader, I hope this email finds you well! After a lovely month-long break, I'm happy to be back! Whether you've been relaxing, creating, or a little bit of both, I hope you've had a great month! Now that we're officially back, it's time to dive into something exciting—Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's time for some spooky stitching fun! 🎃👻 To celebrate the season, I’m thrilled to introduce six simple but fun Halloween-themed embroidery...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Practical Embroidery - July overview 🐚🌊🧵

JULY OVERVIEW Hi, Reader, I hope this message finds you well! As we bid farewell to one more sunny month, I want to share with you a monthly overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in July. READY TO EXPLORE? New on the Blog How to use carbon paper to transfer embroidery patterns Book of Embroidery by The Royal School of Needlework - review Botanical Embroidery Patterns: Nature-Inspired Stitching Raised Fishbone Stitch...

3 months ago • 1 min read