Embroidery samplers are one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to build your stitching skills. Rather than jumping straight into a complicated project, an embroidery sampler lets you practise...
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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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If you've ever looked at a beautifully stitched embroidery hoop and thought, "There's no way I could make that," you're certainly not alone. Many beginners wonder ‘is embroidery hard’ before...
Discover the top embroidery kits for beginners that are user-friendly and perfect for honing your skills. Each kit is tested and designed to make learning enjoyable, ensuring you create beautiful...
Want your embroidery to look neater but not sure what’s holding you back? These three simple habits that I've learned from 6+ years of hand embroidery will help you stitch...
Just finished your first embroidery project and wondering what’s next? Digital embroidery patterns are the easiest way to keep stitching without the overwhelm (or the wait!) In this post, I’m...
If you’re brand new to stitching, let me save you some time (and frustration!) and share with you that the easiest, most joy-filled way to learn embroidery is with a...
How to Use Beginner Digital Embroidery Patterns New to hand embroidery and feeling a bit confused by that digital pattern you just downloaded? 🫠 I totally remember that feeling, and...
Wondering how long it really takes to learn embroidery? Spoiler: not as long as you think! In this post, we’ll break down what affects your learning speed (like how often...
When I first picked up a needle and thread, I wanted to know everything immediately.I blitzed through tutorials, hoarded patterns like a magpie, and convinced myself that more = better....
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...
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...
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...
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