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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
