Resources

I know what you're thinking—12 strands of floss? In one needle? Isn't that, like, embroidery chaos? Trust me, I had the same thought. But sometimes, breaking the “rules” leads to...

Let’s be honest: stitching text can feel a little terrifying—at least it did for me when I first started! One wobbly stitch and suddenly your hope looks more like nope....

When was the last time you gave your scissors a little TLC? If you can’t remember, it’s time to sharpen up your scissor maintenance game! Fabric choice, hoop quality, and...

✨ Meet the 2024 Advent Stitch-Along: "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room"—launching on November 4th for email subscribers! ✨ New around here and wondering what this stitch-along is all about?...

“Would you like the rest of the bolt for 20% off?” Excuse me—what? It’s like music to my ears to hear this beloved phrase from the cutting counter. But have...

Sometimes using a Pilot Frixion Pen just isn’t an option for transferring your pattern. When that is the case you have two options: (1) Use a stick and stitch water...

Recently I’ve been itching for a design change in my office. For years I had a typewriter drawer (photo below) that I used to hang my hoops on. I truly...

If I could only share one tip to a brand new stitcher it would be this: keep your fabric taut! Saggy fabric is a nuisance for many reasons but let’s...

Whether you are gearing up for your first stitching project, or even if you’re an embroidery veteran, you may not realize that there are countless transfer methods out there to...

One of my favorite activities to do when flying is to listen to a good audiobook and stitch! The movement of the plane doesn’t make me nauseous like a car...

Learning a new skill is intimidating—let me teach you the basics of starting your embroidery floss and preparing your needle. The How: 1. On DMC floss skeins you will see...

Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced stitcher, you may be unaware that splitting floss is an option for you! I know that I had never split floss...