Embroidery Tips & Tutorials

If you've tried printing on fabric before, you're going to love this. A while back I shared how to print on fabric at home using Avery labels and a regular...

We have covered how to make your own design, how to pick out your color palette, and today we reach the final portion of the series—picking your stitches! So now...

Choosing embroidery colors doesn't have to be a math equation. Whether you're designing from scratch or swapping colors in a pre-made pattern, this Abide Guide walks you through everything from...

Creating your own embroidery designs is the natural next step once you’ve fallen in love with stitching. You start seeing inspiration everywhere—a sermon, a favorite verse, or the flowers in...

It’s possible you opened this blog feeling one of two things—either a little dread… or genuine eagerness to learn. And truly, I get both. New stitches can feel intimidating at...

Our newest stick and stitch pack, Peace on Earth, released this Winter—and it’s the perfect add-on to elevate your Christmas projects. Think gift tags tied to presents, embroidered ornaments hanging...

Try This DIY: Frame Your Embroidery Without a Hoop Looking for a creative way to display your finished embroidery? I recently tried framing one of my pieces in a regular...

In February, we added something new and exciting to the Abide Embroidery Co. collection—our Modern Hoopla Embroidery Frames! Adding a new product is always a little nerve-wracking because you don’t...

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?...