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Embroidery Practice Part 2 – Backstitch
Welcome back, fellow embroidery enthusiasts! In our last project, we dipped our toes into the world of running stitches. Today we’re going to explore an other fundamental stitch: the backstitch. Grab your supplies and let’s elevate our stitching game! Backstitch Split Backstitch Threaded Backstitch Whipped Backstitch Looped Backstitch
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Embroidery Practice Part 1 – Running Stitch
Embroidery practice doesn’t have to be dull! While repeating the same stitch can feel a bit boring, honing your needle skills is key. That’s why I came up with a simple and enjoyable project to spice up your practice routine. Instead of the usual straight lines, I decided to stitch lovely shapes. I had a…
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How to Make Sugar Starched String Ball Ornaments
Sugar is a perfect ingredient to harden string or yarn in any shape. It is mainly used for starching crochet projects. But it’s also an easy technique for making ball ornaments that can be great decoration pieces, even for Christmas trees. Tools and Materials The ingredients list is relatively simple and easy to come by.…
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How to Make Mosaic Flowerpots
One of my best friends invited me to check out their new house. I started thinking about what would be a great housewarming gift for them. My friend got into gardening recently, so bringing a plant would have been a good option, but she knows more about plants than I do. How could I figure…
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Sashiko Hitomezashi Coasters Tutorial
In my quest for new coasters, I stumbled upon an old favourite: a Sashiko embroidered piece from years ago. The charm of this Japanese embroidery technique, especially the captivating geometric designs of the Hitomezashi style with its square grid, had me intrigued. And conveniently, I had all the supplies at home. That’s when it hit…