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Spring Embroidery Inspiration Hi, Reader, Here in Rome, the mimosa trees have started to bloom, so it feels like spring is already here. I hope you feel it coming, too. These sunny days made me dream about the spring embroidery projects I'd like to stitch this year. And while I work on new patterns and tutorials, here are some older spring-inspired projects you might like to stitch: Spring Projects on the Blog: Floral Spring Felt Ornaments: DIY Tutorial and Free Pattern Download How to make...
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...
The Healing Power of Slow Stitching 🧵✨ Hi, Reader, I’m an avid stitcher and like to embroider a lot, but I also knit, crochet, sew, and do many other textile crafts. After learning so many different techniques, I find that hand embroidery is the slowest of them all. And I like it! It’s so meditative and relaxing. According to science, hand embroidery isn’t just a craft—it’s a form of mindful meditation. The rhythmic motion of needle and thread calms the mind, reduces stress, and encourages...