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6 Ways to Change and Reuse a Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 7, 2023

Instead of treating an embroidery pattern that you buy as “once and done”, there are multiple ways you can embroider a design you love to make it into something new and different. Below are six ideas for how you can alter and reuse an embroidery pattern so you get even more stitching enjoyment out of it!

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In Inspiration Tags Inspiration, tips
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How to Use Crayons to Color Your Embroidered Fabric

May 18, 2023

Have you ever felt like your embroidery needed a little something extra? There are SO many fun ways that you can pair hand embroidery with other media. One very simple way to begin is by using regular Crayola crayons to add a pop of color to your design. Read on to get tips for coloring your embroidered fabric with regular old crayons, plus see an example!

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Inspiration Tags tips, Inspiration, mixed media
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An Introduction to Combining Paint and Hand Embroidery

October 20, 2022

Adding paint to hand embroidery—or adding embroidered elements to a painting—is a wonderful way to experiment with layering colors and textures, decorating fabric, and delving into the wonderful world of mixed media art. If you have been curious about mixing these beautiful art forms, this overview of some common methods can help you get started.

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Inspiration Tags mixed media, watercolor, paint, tips, Inspiration
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4 Ways to Add Appliquéd Details to Your Hand Embroidery

July 26, 2022

Hand appliqué isn’t just for quilting. You can use it to layer fabric in all sorts of hand embroidery projects. Plus it’s a great way to use up fabric scraps, try new stitches, and experiment with freehand embroidery. In this article, I’ll be walking you through a few different examples of hand appliqué in which the raw fabric edges become a part of your finished embroidered work. 

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Felt Appliqué, Embroidery Projects Tags tips, Inspiration
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How to Create a Stitch Sampler with Printed Fabric

June 9, 2022

Stitch samplers are a great way to experiment with a variety of stitches and techniques, and they are one of my favorite ways to practice new stitches. They can be randomly laid out or have a structured appearance, they can be as simple or complex as you want them to be, and are an opportunity to create some quick decor. Plus they make great reference tools when you are looking for inspiration on future projects!

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In Inspiration, Embroidery Projects Tags tips, Inspiration
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Hello and welcome! I’m Beth Colletti and love empowering women to create with hand embroidery while relaxing and enjoying some crafty self-care. I hope you enjoy exploring the tips and tutorials on my site! Plus don’t miss the embroidery patterns and kits I offer in my shop or the chance to enroll in an online course.


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