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How to Add Felt Appliqué to a Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 21, 2023

Do you love felt appliqué and hand embroidery? Did you know that you can turn most hand embroidery patterns into felt appliqué projects? By making a few small adjustments and using the technique in this article, you can give a favorite embroidery pattern a completely different look. Read the simple step by step tutorial in this article for a look at how to do it.

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In Felt Appliqué, Embroidery Tips & Tricks Tags felt appliqué, tips
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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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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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How to Choose the Right Needle for Your Hand Embroidery Project

March 29, 2023

If you want your hand embroidery experience to be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, then using the right needle is key! Choosing a needle that’s appropriate for your thread, fabric and project will save you tangles, pricked fingers, and the frustration of fighting with your thread. Learn what to keep in mind when choosing a needle for your projects, and what the most commonly used needles for hand embroidery are.

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks Tags needles, tips
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How to Add Reverse Appliqué to Your Felt Appliqué Projects

March 15, 2023

Incorporating reverse appliqué into your embroidered felt appliqué projects can be an interesting technique to try because it adds even more dimension to your layered felt. With reverse appliqué you layer two pieces of fabric with the bottom layer being visible through the top layer. This technique is done by cutting out a shape in the top piece of fabric to allow the fabric under it to show through.

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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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