I love keeping an eye out for tools and supplies that make hand embroidery even more fun than it already is, especially during the holiday season when people are asking for my wish list. ;) If you love hand embroidery, or are on the hunt for the perfect present for a stitcher, here are some of my favorite stocking stuffer and gift ideas!
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Create Varying Textures in Your Embroidery with the Colonial Knot Stitch
When it came to stitching knots in my hand embroidery, I used to almost exclusively use the french knot stitch - I loved it! I loved how I could wrap the thread around the needle more times to get a larger knot. I loved the wonderful stubbly texture it created when I filled a shape entirely with knots. And then, I discovered the colonial knot.
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7 Fall Embroidery Patterns to Stitch this Autumn
With autumn just a couple of weeks away, I’m starting to daydream about cooler weather, snuggly flannels, colorful leaves and all things apple! Life can get busy when the kids go back to school and the holidays loom ahead, so I find it’s more important than ever to be intentional about making time to rest and create. If you’re stumped on what to stitch, here are seven favorite fall hand embroidery patterns to enjoy!
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12 (Technology Free) Ways I’m Savoring the Rest of Summer
As I flip the calendar to August, I find I’m desperate to hold onto this last month of summer before the rush of fall (and eventually the holidays) overtakes me. It’s been a season of transition for my family and me and we want to be present in our todays, living them slowly and intentionally. With that has come a purposeful decision to spend less time in front of a screen, and more time in relationship and outdoors. Here are a dozen ways I’m going to slow down and savor this last month of my summer. I hope these ideas inspire you too!
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The Easiest & Fastest Way to Display Embroidery on Stretched Canvas
Looking for a classy way to display your embroidery art? Try stretching it on a canvas frame. Featuring your embroidery project on stretched canvas or stretcher bars gives it a beautiful and elegant finish, and it’s much easier (and faster) to do than you might expect.
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