I wanted to make this embroidered notebook to try to encourage myself to carry a notebook around more often, because of course we’re more likely to use things if they are cute, right? You can embroider whatever you like on a notebook cover to make it more fun. You could also draw, add paper, make […]
Embroidered Christmas Ornament
This embroidered Christmas ornament is quick and easy to make with the help of an iron on embroidery transfer. You can find all sorts of images to use in a project like this, or you can draw your own. Materials I stitched my embroidered Christmas ornament on a piece of an old sheet. Cotton fabric […]
How to Use Iron on Embroidery Patterns
There are lots of ways to transfer patterns to fabric so you can embroidery them, but once you know how to use iron on embroidery patterns, you may find this becomes your favorite method. What Are Iron On Embroidery Patterns? Iron on embroidery patterns are designs that look like ink drawings, but when you apply […]
Halloween Embroidery on Paper
I find embroidery on paper to be a fun mix of genres so I couldn’t resist using some of my stash of Halloween paper to do some Halloween embroidery on paper! How to Embroider on Paper Of course you can embroider anything on paper of any type, but the key preparation element is poking holes […]
Easy Embroidery Sampler Project
This easy embroidery sampler project is more of an idea than a pattern: mix up a bunch of basic embroidery stitches on a piece of fabric and make it into a little bag, pillow, or just keep as a practice piece. Prepping the Fabric Before we get started stitching, you’ll need some fabric. This blue […]
Ways to Use French Knots in Embroidery
There are lots of different ways to use French knots in embroidery projects, from little bits of embellishment to whole projects worked in knots. Let’s take a look at all the things this like knot can do! Use French Knots for Little Details One of the most common ways to use French knots in embroidery […]
Visible Mending Embroidery Project
This quick little visible mending embroidery project solved a problem for me, and hopefully it will also inspire you to fix a little something that’s been bugging you. I have a bunch of old tank tops that I wear basically as undershirts/workout shirts/in place of bras. I love them. They’re comfy, they fit well, they […]