If you've always wanted to learn embroidery stitches, here's the perfect guide for you. I have a video tutorial for each embroidery stitch.
Hand Embroidery Flower stitches are one of the most common things to embroider. The flower stitches do look quite complex and complicated but are actually very easy. Here are 3 basic hand embroidery flower stitches to get you making beautiful designs in no time. This post is about 3 basic hand embroidery flower stitches for
Our embroidered felt insect banner would make really cute decor for a kid's bedroom or playroom. Just follow our pattern and tutorial!
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I’m so proud of myself. I experimented with week two’s TAST stitch – the buttonhole stitch earlier this week. In fact, the only reason I didn’t post earlier was because my…
I was lucky enough to go on a sewing machine embroidery and appliqué workshop yesterday, a lovely birthday present from my husband. My tutor for the day was Katie Essam, a contemporary applied artist who I met recently at a craft fair. I fell in love with her machine embroideries and when I found out she runs one to one workshops I jumped at the chance to learn a new skill. Katie only lives about 20 minutes from my house, so yesterday morning I loaded my sewing machine and a bag full of bits and pieces I thought might be useful into my car and off I set. Katie and her 2 gorgeous dogs welcomed me and after a quick cup of tea we set to work, Katie firstly showing me how to put an embroidery foot on my machine and lower the feed dogs. Once that was done I was given a piece of calico backed with iron on stabiliser and told to go for it! I just doodled initially to get the feel of the technique. It isn’t difficult, but it’s a very strange feeling to be able to feed your fabric under the needle in any direction you fancy. It’s also surprisingly hard to stitch a perfectly straight line! I initially found spirals the easiest to do for some reason. Once I felt comfortable we set to work creating an embroidery from one of the pictures I’d taken along with me, a pile of old books. I chose fabrics from Katie’s huge box of scraps. The beauty of this technique is that often you can get away with using the smallest scraps of fabric that would normally go in the bin. I cut up a copy of the photo I’d chosen to use and traced round the edge of each piece (which I first flipped to the wrong side) on the reverse of the fabric, then cut them out. Next the pieces were arranged in their correct positions on a piece of bondaweb and ironed. We then carefully peeled the fabric pieces off the bondaweb, positioned them on the calico and ironed again to fix them in place. Then the fun part started! I chose complimentary thread for each piece of fabric and carefully began my freehand stitching around the edges, adding details the spines of the “books” as I went. Because you can stitch in any direction, on a fairly simple shape you can just keep going, and go over areas again to reach the next bit of you need to. Katie recommended going over each stitching line at least twice to give a more defined outline. Once I was happy with the stitching we moved onto painting, adding shadows, highlights and details with watered down acrylic paints and a fine liner pen. Here you can add as much or as little detail as you like. Here is my finished pile of books. After a break for lunch we set to work on another piece, this time a pile of tea cups. For this piece we used a similar technique initially, but ironed each piece onto the calico separately, behind a tracing of the photo. The tracing was used as a stitching guide and then carefully torn away after all the stitching had been completed. For this piece I used black thread throughout. Again, I added some detail with acrylic paints, and also a “pattern” to one of the cups and the saucer with some pink thread. Here is the finished piece, I’m really pleased with this one. After a fabulous day, Katie sent me away with a handout detailing the process and materials used, and a goodie bag containing pieces of all the specialist materials so I could get straight on by myself. And I have done exactly that, spending much of today working on an armchair. I used the tracing paper technique that we used on the tea cups, the collage below gives you an idea of the process. I added some gold thread to the scrolls on the chair, which you can just about see in this photo. I'm loving this new technique so far and can't wait to do more pieces - I can see all my friends and relations receiving these for Christmas this year! In other news, I had 2 entries in my post-birthday giveaway. I don’t want to have to choose between them, even if it is done randomly, so I’m going to send a little parcel to both Jaqc C and Liza Jane. If you could both drop me an email to sam(dot)molloy(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk with your address I’ll get your goodies in the post to you.
A good friend said just the other day, “You’re either a cat or dog person, never both.” What do you think dear readers? I place myself firmly in the cat person category. This ador…
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Get free embroidery patterns for this lovely embroidery hoop art. These are perfect to hang in your little girl's room!
I encourage you to use additional resources if you need more instruction than this simple guide. I have found video to be very useful in understanding stitches. Please click on the links below to watch very quick clips of the stitches. You can also find a directory of longer videos here, with more detailed instruction.
Using bullion stitches as petals – why not? This bullion stitch flower is a nice one to spread in between other flowers. Adapt it to your taste by adding more […]
Doodle : drôle de mot ! On commence à le voir dans des textes français depuis plusieurs mois… Hormis le pratique outil de planification que nous utilisons souvent entre nous dans la Ruche (vo…
Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…
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Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (back cover) Lucky for you over the next few weeks I’ll be posting all the good, the bad, and the ugly afghan patterns your twitchy little fingers could ever hope to knit or crochet! Here are some Embroidery Stitches to wet your appetite…
The TAST FAQ explains what TAST (Take a stitch Tuesday) is, how to join, what materials and equipment you need join TAST the list of TAST stitches
This embroidery looks like it's floating!
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Check out this list of embroidery stitches that work great for filling areas. From the obvious satin stitch or chain stitch to more unique stitches.
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Here’s another little button idea. 🌸 Do you like it? I have used the lazy Daisy stitch and French knots to secure the button, and it’s fully usable if you need to undo it. . . #upcycledclothing...
Free motion embroidery is one of those sewing techniques that, once you give it a go, will become a source of great inspiration (and just maybe a little bit addictive). Master the basics and …
Want to make a handmade gift but don't have months to work on it? Whip up one of these hand-embroidered cuties! Each one takes less than an hour to stitch up and the results are so sweet. Each little kitty has loads of personality and is easy and fun to stitch. This listing includes patterns for all four cats shown - plus two additional cats. There's a complete color and stitch guide for the cats shown on the patter cover, or you can customize the colors to look like your own cat. :-) Make one for a friend - and one for yourself! The images are small enough to frame in pendants - wear your best friend with you wherever you go. :-) They also frame up well in a 3" wooden hoop (seen in the second photo). Or you can enlarge any of the patterns to stitch on T-shirts, blankets, tote bags, and more! You've never embroidered a single stitch before? No worries. The pattern only uses the most basic stitches, and it has links to free video tutorials to teach you how to do them. I teach these stitches to kids as young as six - I promise anyone can learn them. :-) You'll receive a link to download your pattern as soon as payment is received. Delivery at the speed of light!
