Large embroidery

Brick Stitch This is one of the simplest ways to fill a space. Brick stitch is done by stitching staggered lines of back stitch side by side. So once you know your back stitch you're good to go! Similarly, many line stitches (stem, chain, split) can be placed side by side to fill a space.Satin Stitch Another simple but very effective way to fill a small area. Long straight stitches are laid side by side to give a cohesive block of colour. The fewer threads used here the better, as they lie…

Here are 9 of my go-to hand embroidery stitches for filling in spaces, step-by-step instructions, and examples.

Embroidery as a craft has flourished everywhere across the world. Whether it’s stunning artwork or cheeky cross-stitch on clothing and home goods, it’s always been an important part of our material culture. However, today, some people think of needlework as a dying art that is unsuited for our hectic lives. Well, this is not entirely true and there’s an online community that proves it.

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This 12" finished embroidery hoop was hand stitched with cotton and metallic floss, and embellished with various beads on black canvas cloth by Eden Ingle of Starling Co. As a full-time wedding photographer, I started making these beaded embroideries as another creative outlet that didn't involve computers or cameras... just me with my hoop, thread, and beads (and maybeee a glass of wine) to help unwind at the end of the day. Only spending a little bit of time on them at a time, spread out…

Embroidery by Emily June on Instagram: "Have you ever heard of embroidery journaling? It’s the act of embroidering tiny memories throughout the year onto a large embroidery hoop, and at the end of the year, your life has been turned into a beautiful work of art. It combines mindfulness, gratitude, and creativity and I WROTE A BOOK ON IT. The book includes hundreds of “feature” size illustrations done by yours truly to get you started, and comes in a completely beautiful kit that comes with…

Moss: more understated than a patch of flowers, but just as striking and even more lovely to roll around in.

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