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What is the difference between Outline stitch and Stem stitch?
For many years I didn’t know that these two are different stitches 😂 Outline stitch and Stem stitch are two names that we often use interchangeably. Also, they look very similar. But they aren’t the same thing. The main difference – the position of the working thread while making the embroidery. As you work Outline stitch from left to right, always keep the working thread above the line of stitching. And when you embroider a Stem stitch from left to right, keep the working thread under the stitching line. The other difference that you may notice – the direction in which the “rope” of the stitch is twisted. For this…
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Easter Egg felt decoration with Daisies
Tutorial + FREE pattern download Easter is coming! Let’s create some Easter eggs with embroidered Daisies to make your Easter decor unique and unforgettable. You will be able to use these Easter ornaments for many years. Decorate your Easter tree or make a special gift for your friends and family! The size of the finished Egg decoration will be 5,5 cm x 7 cm (2.2 x 2.8 inches) Tools and materials For this project, you will need: Printed pattern. Download a FREE printable pattern and Color guide White felt material, 8 x 12 cm (3,2 x 5 inches) Embroidery floss. I use DMC cotton floss. You will find color codes…
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Framing the embroidery in a hoop
After you spend hours embroidering, you need to show the fruit of your hard work to the world! One of the most straightforward ways to frame your embroidered piece and transform it into a piece of art in a frame is framing it in a hoop. After you finish embroidering, wash, air dry, and iron the embroidery. Washing will remove any dust, stains from the hands, and tracing marks. The water-soluble pen marks will dissolve in water, and the heat will erase friction pen marks. Now, frame it. For this project, you will need: Scissors Some pearl cotton or other durable thread Needle, big enough to accommodate a thread you…
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Hand embroidery Filling stitches 2
Hand embroidery stitches for filling areas Filling stitch is a term for surface stitches that are used to fill in specific parts of a design or the area around a design. Part of the filling stitches will cover the fabric thoroughly, others will show a bit of the background fabric, and some will only put small accents to the surface. In the first article, “Filling stitches – Part 1”, I wrote about: Satin stitch, Otomi stitch, Couching stitch filling, French knot, Seed stitch, Long and short stitch, Weave stitch (weaving stitch), Chain stitch filling, Blanket stitch filling, and Honeycomb filling. But there are many more filling stitches that you can use in your hand embroidery. Let’s add some more filling stitches…
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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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Hand embroidery Filling stitches 1
Hand embroidery stitches for filling areas Filling stitch is a term for surface stitches that are used to fill in specific parts of a design or the area around an object. Part of the filling stitches will cover the fabric thoroughly, others will show a bit of the background fabric, and some will only put small accents to the surface. Many stitches can be used for filling, including Satin stitch, cross-stitch, french knots, and seed stitch. In 2019 I took a #100dayschallenge (#100daysofstitches) and learned a lot of new stitches. In this post, I would like to share with you some of the filling stitches that I’ve learned and enjoyed the most. I…
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Types of hand embroidery thread
Cotton mouline, Pearl cotton, Rayon floss, Variegated threads and much more In this article, I would like to write more in detail about different types of hand embroidery threads and where these threads can be used. There are many types of yarns that are created for hand embroidery purposes. Your choice will depend on the fabric you use, the style of the embroidery, and the effect you want to achieve. Let’s see in detail what types of thread there are available and how to select the best thread for your project. Stranded Embroidery Cotton Stranded Embroidery Cotton is also known as Embroidery floss or cotton mouline. It’s a classic go-to…
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Embroidery threads
All you need to know about hand embroidery threads and floss There are 3 essential groups of hand embroidery tools: the fabric, the thread, and the needle. If you don’t have one of these, you will not be able to do any embroidery at all. Some time ago, I wrote about the needles for hand embroidery. You can find out “Everything you need to know about hand embroidery needles” here. In this article, I will talk about the second group of hand embroidery tools – the threads. When we talk about the thread, I see a lot of embroidery beginners asking the same questions: What is embroidery floss used for? What…
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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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Starting and finishing to stitch in hand embroidery secrets revealed
You can see a lot of hand embroidery tutorials on the internet, but how do they start and finish to stitch? Usually, it remains a secret. In hand embroidery, there are many different ways to start stitching and finish the stitch. Your choice will depend on what kind of stitches you will use and if you will cover the area where you start and finish embroidering with stitches later or not. Although almost no one will see your holding stitches, it might be your most important stitch. Make it right and you will be safe in the knowledge that all your hard work is secure. Let’s reveal the secrets of…
