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      • 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
    • Stitches for borders
      • 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
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      • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Valentine's day embroidery design keychain
    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 your heart into it! Last year I shared a tutorial on how to make hand embroidered Valentine’s day greeting cards. This year I created a new Valentine’s day embroidery design. You can use these designs on a napkin, pillowcase, kitchen towel, or make a keychain, as I did in this tutorial. Download a free embroidery pdf pattern from this tutorial and express your love and affection with a handmade Valentine’s Day gift! If you prefer a video tutorial – scroll…

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    Repairing jeans with visible mending

    Repairing jeans. How to mend holes in jeans with Visible mending using the running stitch

    25 September 2020
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    10 March 2020
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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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  • Christmas ornaments handmade
    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 receiving them too:) And even better, if I can make these Christmas decorations from recycled materials! This tutorial will show you how to embroider and sew a Christmas tree ornament that will be a great home decor accent and a wonderful gift for your loved ones. Tools and materials For this project, you will need: Printed pattern. Sign up for my newsletter and download a FREE printable design. Print it with your home printer, and cut out the shape; Scissors,…

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    28 January 2021
  • Easter Egg felt decorations with Daisies embroidery
    Embroidery patterns,  DIY Tutorials,  Home decor and gifts

    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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    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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