Why Stitch Samplers Are a Great Way to Start Learning Embroidery
Some of my favourite embroidery projects involve multiple stitches, colours and even - at times - fabrics. So naturally, when I sit down to create designs for the Mindful Mantra...
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What Size Needle to Use For Hand Embroidery
One of the most asked questions by beginner and intermediate embroiderers alike is “what needle do I use?”It’s not exactly surprising, there’s so many different types of needles, and the...
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Here's Why I Always Use Two Layers of Fabric (Regardless of What I'm Stitching)
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, have followed any of my patterns, or have come across my Youtube Shorts, you may have noticed something - I always use two...
How Embroidering Clothing is Different to Modern Hoop Embroidery
Embroidery is a hugely versatile craft that allows you to stitch on pretty much any type of fabric and turn it into something uniquely personal! Back when embroidery was popular...
4 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Embroidery
If you've been embroidering a little while, then you may be thinking that the next step for you is to improve your embroidery a teeny bit more. This isn't a blog post to tell you...
4 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Embroidering
Looking to learn embroidery? You're in the right place friend! At Mindful Mantra Embroidery, I'm committed to teaching you everything you need to know about embroidery, including all those little secrets...
7 Beginner Embroidery Mistakes and What You Should Do Instead
If you've landed on this page, then maybe you're a total embroidery newbie. (Welcome, new friend!) I'm Sophie of Mindful Mantra Embroidery, and I've been embroidering since 2019. Over all those years, I've...
Budget-Friendly Embroidery Supplies To Get Started
You don't need to be overwhelmed about the embroidery materials you need to get started learning embroidery online. In this blog post, we break down the 4 key embroidery supplies...
4 Tips for Transferring Embroidery Patterns
Have you heard that transferring embroidery patterns is really easy to do, but you struggle to transfer your designs accurately? Tracing perfect lines from an embroidery pattern doesn't have to be...
What Is 'Drum-Tight' Fabric in Embroidery?
You may have heard embroidery artists say something along the lines of this:"Your fabric should be drum-tight in your embroidery hoop". If you have, then you're in the right place. If you...
5 Embroidery Projects Anyone Can Make
One of my core motto's in my business is that 'everyone is creative'. Yup, even you! And honestly friend, I truly do believe that. Something I hear so often in this world is "I could...
Starting Your Embroidery Journey: Setting Goals and Expectations
Starting anything new can be overwhelming, even when it's a fun and creative hobby. Whether you want to learn so that you can carve out some more 'me-time' in your...
Stitch the Toadstool House Embroidery Pattern With Me!
Autumn is my absolute favourite season – I love the tricolours of leaves and crunchy forest walks, feeling the crisp air on my cheeks.I equally love that it’s finally acceptable...
How I Find Inspiration for My Embroidery Designs
Inspiration is everywhere my friend. You may not think it, but you can gain inspiration from pretty much anywhere, anyone and anything!And, you’ve probably already guessed where this is going,...
Daily Habits to Encourage Creativity
Now, I’ll be honest here, I’m not a huge routine gal. My friends and family find this quite bizarre about me, because truthfully, I would rather jump off a cliff...
Top Tips for Embroidering on Denim
Denim is a staple to any wardrobe, whether it’s jeans, jackets, shirts or even skirts! It is also a super durable fabric which means these pieces of clothing are sure...
How to Overcome Beginner Embroidery Challenges
Wherever you are in your embroidery journey, you’re bound to experience some challenges along the way. More so if you’re a beginner, but even experienced and advanced embroiderers will encounter...
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