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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:...
Monthly Update - February Hi, Reader, I hope this message finds you well! As we bid farewell to winter, I want to share a monthly overview of articles, guides, and video tutorials that landed on the Practical Embroidery blog and YouTube channel in February. Ready to Explore? Beginner Embroidery Stitches + Free Cactus Hand Embroidery Sampler To Learn Basics Read Now Duplicate Stitch Embroidery Tutorial Decorate Your Knitwear Step-by-step Read Now How to Embroider Hearts: 13 Ways to Stitch a...
Decorative Stitches Hi, Reader, Happy Valentine's Day! My latest embroidery tutorial - 13 Ways to Stitch a Heart - allowed me to revisit some of the stitches I do not use daily. The research guided me to some nice decorative techniques, and I want to share some of these embroidery stitches with you: Palestrina Stitch The Palestrina Stitch is an excellent option if you love a robust, bumpy, rope-like texture. It's fantastic for bold outlines or textured letterwork. Palestrina Stitch Heart...