Embroidery 101

This page is being replaced by this easier to use directory of hand embroidery stitches. ------------------------------------ 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 t

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!

Here's 5 embroidery projects to get started with hand embroidery. At Mindful Mantra Embroidery, we believe that everyone is creative in some way, and can embroider if they want to! Learn embroidery with our beginner friendly embroidery patterns

Unsure what supplies you need to start your first embroidery project? Discover fabrics, hoops, threads, and more in this handy guide.

These are the most common beginner mistakes in hand embroidery. Avoid these mistakes if you want to excel at the art of hand embroidery.

Do you struggle to trace embroidery patterns? You're not alone, trust me! A common hurdle for many embroiderers is knowing how to neatly get their pattern onto fabric so that they can start embroidery. Here's our 4 best tips for tracing embroidery patterns to fabric! Click here to read more.

Here’s a visual guide to some of the most common hand-embroidery stitches found in quilts and other sewing projects. 35 Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches

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…

So I sat down and thought about what kind of advice I would give to beginner stitchers and managed to write a whole essay, haha. These tips are mostly for those who only start hand embroidery, I tried to remember myself at that stage and think about what I wish someone told me back then and what I would tell my “students” if I were an embroidery teacher. Which, in some way, I actually am here on Stitch Floral. So, take a cup of tea or coffee and sit comfortably because, apparently, I had a…

This week I'm featuring a collection of beginner embroidery sampler patterns offered by a cross-section of talented designers, curated from Etsy. Learning to embroider can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby that allows you to create beautiful, personalized designs on fabric. To begin, you'll need some basic supplies like embroidery hoops, needles, floss, and fabric.