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6 Hand Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Fill a Shape

6 Hand Embroidery Stitches You Can Use to Fill a Shape

May 3, 2018

Fill stitches in hand embroidery are simply a way to fill a shape with a certain stitch. The most commonly used and well-known fill stitch is probably the satin stitch, but I’m happy to share that there are so many more options to choose from if you are not a fan of the satin stitch! Read more to download the free pattern in this post and learn how to use some unique fill stitches.

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In Freebie, Embroidery Tips & Tricks Tags tips, Freebie
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How to Use the Chain Stitch as a Fill Stitch

February 8, 2018

One of the things I love most about hand embroidery is all the different textures you can create with the same fabric and thread depending on what stitches you use. What’s even more fun is taking a traditional stitch and using it in a new way. Using the chain stitch as a fill stitch rather than an outline stitch is a beautiful way to highlight this stitch’s loopy lines.

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In Freebie, Embroidery Tips & Tricks Tags Tea Towel, tips
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Crafty goals? Aim for progress not perfection!

Crafty goals? Aim for progress not perfection!

January 6, 2018

Do you ever feel like with the start of a new year, there's all this pressure to make significant changes in your life? I know I do. I stopped making resolutions a few years ago, but I've tried to be intentional about setting goals (though even that can be daunting!) Recently, though, I discovered the Powersheets Goal Planner which is all about progress, not perfection. I love this mantra because I always have gotten stuck on doing things "perfectly" and been afraid of failure as a result. Can you relate? I bring this up because I think each time we think about learning or doing something new—even a craft like embroidery, for example—perfection can stop us.

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In Intentional Living Tags goal setting
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2 Different Techniques for Embroidering Letters + Free Patterns for This Veggie Garden Fabric

2 Different Techniques for Embroidering Letters + Free Patterns for This Veggie Garden Fabric

August 16, 2017

I love to use words in my patterns, often in script or hand lettered styles. Today I wanted to share some tips for different ways you can stitch your words when the letters’ lines vary in weight. Plus download these free patterns to use on this colorful "Eat a Rainbow" fabric by Honeyberry Studios!

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Freebie Tags Freebie, lettering
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How to Create Appliquéd Inspirational Succulent Hoop Art

How to Create Appliquéd Inspirational Succulent Hoop Art

August 16, 2017

I’m a big fan of artist Yuko Miki’s work so when I saw she was coming out with a line of fabrics using her happy illustrations, I couldn’t wait to see them! I immediately fell in love with her watercolor succulent prints in an assortment of colors and knew I needed to create some embroidery projects with these beauties. I chose a basic appliqué technique so the beauty of the fabric could take main stage and I could experiment with layering fabric. I hope you enjoy trying this too!

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In Freebie, Felt Appliqué Tags Freebie
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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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