Till I got an embroidery machine, I struggled to create neat patches – but the moment I started to sew patches with my embroidery machine I was hooked. Just with the touch of a switch (ok, a lot more involved for customised patches) I can make beautiful patches. But there are some steps in the … Read more
The blanket stitch is one of the most versatile stitches ever – for sewing two fabric pieces together, finishing the edges of fabric, doing applique easily or to decorate a garment edge – all easy with this simple enough stitch. Sewing the blanket stitch is very simple. But starting it correctly is a challenge. Here … Read more
A woven rose stitch, I would say is the easiest and the prettiest embroidery stitch. Get a needle that will take the thread you have through the eye and make some 5 or so stitches and some easy weaving and you have a very pretty flower embroidered on your hands. Draw a small circle on … Read more
When I started to embroider, I bought the most popular embroidery kit out there, and it was also the cheapest. But, before long, I got to know why! It was so because the thread frayed frequently and later bled. After all the time you spend on a single work, it is a bummer. Nowadays, I ensure that I buy only the best thread … Read more
If you have thought of embroidering things related to Christmas, other than the obvious Christmas embroidery motifs like Santa and stars, I can highly recommend Christmas trees. They are super simple to draw and embroider and very symbolic. Do you know what the Christmas tree symbolizes? It symbolizes life, hope, and survival. I will tell … Read more
Come the festive season, Christmas motifs always find a place in our sewing and crafting projects. There is a joy in sewing with fabrics which are printed or embroidered with motifs which have special connection to the holiday season. These special designs are used in lots of different Christmas things, like decorations, clothes, and crafts, … Read more