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      • Back stitch
      • Blanket stitch
      • Chain stitch
      • Couching stitch
      • Open backstitch
      • Outline stitch
      • Running stitch
      • Stem stitch
      • Split backstitch
      • Split stitch
    • Stitches for borders
      • Chevron stitch
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      • Double chevron stitch
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      • Double threaded backstitch
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      • Fairy lights stitch
      • Feather stitch
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      • Meandering stitch
      • Pekinese stitch
      • Rosette of thorns stitch
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      • Threaded running stitch
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      • Whipped running stitch
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      • How to remove tracing marks from fabric
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      • Blanket stitch filling
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      • Couching stitch filling
      • Cross stitch filling
      • Crossed fly stitch filling
      • Double chevron stitch filling
      • Otomi stitch
      • Half chevron stitch filling
      • Honeycomb filling
      • Long and short stitch
      • Japanese darning stitch
      • Lattice stitch
      • Satin stitch
      • Split stitch filling
      • Padded Satin stitch
      • Seed stitch
      • Stem stitch Filling
      • Trellis stitch
      • Weave stitch
    • Decorative stitches
      • Bullion knot
      • Fly stitch
      • French knots
      • Lazy Daisy stitch
      • Pistil stitch
      • Woven star stitch
    • Outline stitches
      • Back stitch
      • Blanket stitch
      • Chain stitch
      • Couching stitch
      • Open backstitch
      • Outline stitch
      • Running stitch
      • Stem stitch
      • Split backstitch
      • Split stitch
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      • Chevron stitch
      • Double blanket stitch
      • Double chevron stitch
      • Double Feather stitch
      • Double threaded backstitch
      • Double threaded running stitch
      • Eskimo lace ending
      • Fairy lights stitch
      • Feather stitch
      • Herringbone ladder stitch
      • Herringbone stitch
      • Looped running stitch
      • Maidenhair stitch
      • Meandering stitch
      • Pekinese stitch
      • Rosette of thorns stitch
      • Single feather stitch
      • Stepped running stitch
      • Threaded backstitch
      • Tulip stitch
      • Threaded running stitch
      • Wheatear stitch
      • Whipped backstitch
      • Whipped running stitch
    • Other video tutorials
      • Blanket stitch sewing
      • Starting and finishing to stitch
      • Framing the embroidery in a hoop
      • How to separate one strand of floss
      • Outline stitch vs Stem stitch
      • Pattern transfer – Lightbox method
      • How to transfer pattern with tissue paper
      • How to remove tracing marks from fabric
      • Winding floss on a bobbin
      • Split stitch vs. split backstitch. What is the difference?
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Embroidery patterns, DIY Tutorials, Home decor and gifts

Handmade Christmas decorations

Gingerbread Cookie House Christmas Tree Ornament made from recycled fabric I don’t know how about you, but I prefer handmade Christmas decorations. And also, gifts. I like making them and…

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10 November 2020
Embroidery patterns, Home decor and gifts

Hand embroidered gift ideas for Christmas

Sure, hand embroidering Christmas gifts takes time, energy, and effort, but that’s what makes homemade gifts so special. Anyone can order their gifts online or buy them in the store.…

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26 November 2020
DIY Tutorials, Embroidery patterns, Home decor and gifts

Valentine’s day embroidery design

Free pdf pattern and keychain making tutorial There’s no better gift than a handmade one! And when you make a gift with your own hands, they’ll know you put all…

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28 January 2021
  • Practical embroidery blog
    Embroidery tips,  DIY Tutorials,  Embroidery patterns,  Embroidery stitches,  Home decor and gifts,  Tools and materials

    Easy To Make Designs is moving. Find new embroidery tutorials and articles on the Practical Embroidery Blog

    Practical Embroidery online school is dedicated to hand embroidery and its practical application Practical Embroidery online school exists to teach hand embroidery techniques and application. Embroidery skills empower us to take care of our clothes, homes, and emotional health with simple stitches. This web page offers a range of online courses, workshops, downloadable patterns, video tutorials, and embroidery kits. Practical Embroidery online school is dedicated to sharing information about hand embroidery stitches and techniques. You will find a lot of free bite-sized hand embroidery lessons, tips, and tutorials here. Stitch library A-Z The list of hand embroidery stitches and techniques is grouped by alphabet names. Click on the title, and you will find…

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    3 February 2020
    Framing the embroidery in a hoop cover photo

    Framing the embroidery in a hoop

    10 March 2020
    Hand embroidered sail boat with a sail and a flag

    9 reasons why you should start embroidering

    24 October 2019
  • Embroidery hoops
    Tools and materials

    Embroidery hoops. Types, sizes, and how to choose the best hoop for hand embroidery

    An embroidery hoop is one of the main items on the embroidery supplies list. You may change the fabric and the threads from project to project. Of course, you will also change up the needles as you go. But the embroidery hoop, if chosen right, will stay, and you will use it again and again. From Wikipedia: “An embroidery hoop, earlier called tambour frame, consists of a pair of concentric circular or elliptical rings. The larger ring has a tightening device. The artisan repositions the hoop as needed when working over a large piece of fabric. Embroidery hoops come in various sizes and are generally small enough to control with…

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    How to organize embroidery floss

    15 January 2021
    Practical embroidery blog

    Easy To Make Designs is moving. Find new embroidery tutorials and articles on the Practical Embroidery Blog

    13 November 2022
    Embroidery design transfer techniques and tools

    How to transfer embroidery pattern to fabric. Embroidery design transfer techniques and tools

    14 September 2020
  • Running stitch and its variations
    Embroidery stitches

    Running stitch and its variations

    Group of hand embroidery stitches. Running stitch and its variations. I guess every sewist or embroiderer knows the running stitch. It’s one of the first stitches we learn, right? Also, it’s one of the stitches that we use a lot. For example, we can use a running stitch for outlines, borders, or lettering in hand embroidery. Besides that, a simple running stitch is a base for some more complex composite stitches. But that’s not all. Running stitch is excellent for mending clothes or basting. And also, it’s indispensable in hand quilting.  You will find a list of running stitch variations below. In addition, there is a link to a video…

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    21 February 2020
    Split stitch and split backstitch - the difference

    What is the difference between Split stitch and Split Backstitch?

    27 May 2021
    10 essential hand embroidery stitches

    The top 10 hand embroidery stitches you should learn

    12 November 2019
  • Sustainable Halloween decor
    Embroidery patterns,  Home decor and gifts

    How can we make Halloween more sustainable?

    Make Halloween more sustainable! DIY your reusable table and home decor with these hand embroidery designs – Bat, Black cat, Tombstone, Pumpkin, Cobweb, and a Ghost.  Halloween is just one month away! It is one of the most festive holidays of the year. Still, there are so many reasons to rethink traditional decorations. Making your own reusable and eco-friendly decorations cuts back on plastic and other harmful materials. So get your house ready for a party with these DIY ideas and patterns! Let’s make this Halloween more sustainable together! Table decor Please, avoid single-use tableware! To make your Halloween celebration more sustainable, use everyday plates, glasses, and cutleries.  Be creative…

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    13 November 2022
    Embroidery patterns for beginners

    Sun, Moon, and the Stars – Colorful hand embroidery patterns for beginners

    19 May 2021
    Best gift for mothers day - handmade gift

    What is the best gift for Mother’s day?

    15 April 2021
  • Backstitch and its variations
    Embroidery stitches

    Backstitch and its variations

    Group of hand embroidery stitches. Backstitch and its variations. In this article, I would like to look closer at one group of hand embroidery stitches – a backstitch and its variations. Backstitch is one of the basic hand embroidery stitches everyone should know. It is great for outlines, lettering, borders, and tiny details. In modern hand embroidery, we use this basic stitch a lot. There are many variations of the backstitch. Also, the backstitch is often a base stitch of the composite stitches.  You will find a list of backstitch variations below. In every stitch description, there is a link to a video tutorial where I demonstrate how to embroider…

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    Best embroidery stitches for outlines

    Best embroidery stitches for outlines

    24 February 2021
    Difference between Outline and Stem stitch

    What is the difference between Outline stitch and Stem stitch?

    20 May 2020
    Practical embroidery blog

    Easy To Make Designs is moving. Find new embroidery tutorials and articles on the Practical Embroidery Blog

    13 November 2022
  • Embroidered zipper pouch tutorial
    DIY Tutorials,  Home decor and gifts

    Embroidered zipper pouch tutorial

    How to embroider and sew a zipper pouch from fabric scraps This step-by-step tutorial will demonstrate how to embroider and sew a simple zipper pouch from fabric scraps.  Suppose you are a sewist, quilter, crafter, or have anything to do with making, altering, or mending clothes. In that case, I’m sure you have some fabric scraps, cut-offs, and leftovers at home. Also, I’m sure you have this question in mind: ‘What can I do with scraps and cut-offs of fabric?’ I know this feeling. Many pieces of fabric are too small to create something but too cute and too good to throw away. They accumulate, take space in your craft…

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    13 November 2022
    Valentine's card, embroidered heart, succulent

    Embroidered Valentine’s day card tutorial

    5 February 2020
    Christmas ornaments handmade

    Handmade Christmas decorations

    10 November 2020
  • Split stitch and split backstitch - the difference
    Embroidery tips,  Embroidery stitches

    What is the difference between Split stitch and Split Backstitch?

    Often, people call both stitches a split stitch, but you should know that a split stitch and split backstitch are actually different stitches.  Both stitches are great for outlines and lettering and work excellent on straight and curved lines. So, what is the difference? The differences are: Embroidery method. In a split stitch, we split the previous stitch from below and in a split backstitch – from above.  Visually, a split stitch has more volume and texture and looks thicker and sturdier. While split back stitch lies flatter on the fabric. Thread consumption. Split backstitch will consume more floss than a regular split stitch. It might not be a big…

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    Framing the embroidery in a hoop

    10 March 2020
    Difference between Outline and Stem stitch

    What is the difference between Outline stitch and Stem stitch?

    20 May 2020
    Threads and floss for hand embroidery, pearl cotton, Cotton floss

    Embroidery threads

    23 January 2020
  • Embroidery patterns for beginners
    Embroidery patterns,  Home decor and gifts

    Sun, Moon, and the Stars – Colorful hand embroidery patterns for beginners

    The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars were my inspiration for the design of this collection. Also, you will find a lot of cosmic elements and motives here. When I create my hand embroidery patterns, I like to think about where they could be used. Of course, you can embroider the picture, frame it in a hoop, and hang it on a wall, but there are more ways to use these patterns!  All the patterns from this collection would perfectly suit the back pocket of the jeans or trousers. Also, you can embroider them on a t-shirt, tote bag, a string backpack, or make a banner with these designs.  I…

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    Handmade Christmas decorations

    10 November 2020
    Hand embroidered gift ideas

    Hand embroidered gift ideas for Christmas

    26 November 2020
    Valentine's card, embroidered heart, succulent

    Embroidered Valentine’s day card tutorial

    5 February 2020
  • Border designs for hand embroidery
    Embroidery tips,  Embroidery stitches

    Border designs for hand embroidery

    Decorative stitches for making borders There are many types of hand embroidery stitches that we use in modern embroidery. Some are best for outlines, some for filling, some for lettering, and some – for border designs. The border design is a pattern that runs lengthwise along the edge of the fabric or a garment. Usually, we use border designs to decorate clothes and tableware. It is common to use border designs in quilting too.  In this article, I listed hand embroidery stitches that you can choose from for creating beautiful border designs. Each link in this blog post will lead you to a detailed description of the stitch and a…

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    How to start and finish embroidery no knots pfoto of the backside of embroidery

    Starting and finishing to stitch in hand embroidery secrets revealed

    26 November 2019
    Organize embroidery floss

    How to organize embroidery floss

    15 January 2021
  • Best gift for mothers day - handmade gift
    Embroidery patterns,  Home decor and gifts

    What is the best gift for Mother’s day?

    The best gift for Mother’s day? – the one you made with your hands! Are you looking for a perfect Mother’s day gift? Grab your fabric, floss, scissors, and start embroidering! I’m sure your mom will appreciate it!  I would be thrilled to get a gift embroidered by my daughter.🤩   Need some ideas on what you could embroider for your mom to make a perfect Mother’s day gift? An embroidered picture framed in a hoop.  Choose the pattern your mom would like, embroider it, and frame it in a hoop. I’m sure this hoop will find its place on a wall in your mom’s house. Get some inspiration on…

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    Sustainable Halloween decor

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