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  • Hand embroidered gift ideas
    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. And while you can probably find a Christmas present your recipient will love, DIY Christmas goodies just seem to mean a little bit more. Nothing is more personal than a handmade gift. If you decided you want to dedicate some time and effort, you might question: What can I embroider as a gift? Here is my list of hand-embroidered gift ideas for Christmas. Read it and choose your favorite. Pencil case or zipper pouch The zipper pouch is convenient for…

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    Embroidered Valentine’s day card tutorial

    Make a special card for the one you love with your own hands! Do you feel how the screens are becoming pinker every day? Yes, it’s that time of the year! Hearts, candies, roses, and love all around us. Valentine’s day is coming! If you are looking for something easy and quick, yet very personal to make for your loved one, check out this tutorial on how to make Valentine’s day card with your embroidery. For this project you will need: Fabric for embroidery, 17 x 17 cm (7 inches). I used white linen Embroidery hoop of 13 cm (5 inches) Embroidery floss of 2 different shades of pink. I…

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    Christmas Greetings Card Tutorial

    Make a special greetings card from your hand embroidery “To write is human, to receive a letter: Divine!” ― Susan Lendroth Now it’s this time of the year when our mind is occupied with Christmas hustle and bustle. We put up the tree and turn on the lights, we bake cookies and wrap the gifts… During this holiday marathon, we sometimes forget that showing a little bit of attention is more important than all the precious gifts and all the glitter.  I think that sending a handwritten holiday greetings card is a perfect way to show your attention to your friends or family. And you can create it with your…

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