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...

Valentine's Day Embroidery Inspiration Hi, Reader, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by crafting something heartfelt and unique? Whether creating a gift for someone special or adding festive flair to your home decor, hand embroidery is the perfect way to show your love through handmade artistry. Valentine's Day gift ideas to make Keychain. Embroider a simple heart, monogram, or a cute image and frame it in a mini hoop. Add a ring for the keys....

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...