Stitching words hand embroidery

Let your hand embroidery speak for you! Learn how to stitch letters in four decorative ways.

Here are some ideas on how to work quotes and monograms in hand embroidery! I don't embroider quotes and phrases that often but there are some universal tips that you can use for that *wink wink*. Handwriting style Handwriting can be elegant, sometimes quirky and at times sharp and rash. But either way, you will most probably need to work a fine line and your stitch should flexible enough to be able to bend in tight curves. So, from the family of line stitches, I would recommend stem stitch…

What stitches do you use for embroidering letters by hand? How to do script fonts and initials? Get started with letter embroidery!

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!

This is a brief exercise in the Hand Embroidered Lettering series here on Needle ‘n Thread. The word is short – “The” – and I’m using a fairly easy stitch for it (the heavy chain stitch). I’ll tell you why I chose this stitch, show you the thread I’m using, and give you a look ...

Hand embroidery is a very delicate art form, and by taking into account the details that can go into one piece, the possibility of creating an exact duplicate is nearly impossible. Tod…

If you’re a hand embroiderer, a quilter, a textile artist, or a crafter, you’ve probably run into situations where you could add words, text, and lettering to your projects. Hand embroidery is an excellent way to personalize gifts, household objects, momentos, quilts, journal covers – just about anything! Writing with your needle and thread can ...

In this starter guide, I'll take you through how to hand embroider letters, or cursive - it's easier than you think!

This isn't the first time I've gotten into embroidered handwriting - and it probably won't be the last! If you've poked around a bit on Needle 'n Thread, you might be familiar with my tutorials on embroidered lettering and text. That was a fun sampler! And it morphed into a series of 15 free tuto

This page is being replaced by this easier to use directory of hand embroidery stitches. ------------------------------------ I encourage you to use additional resources if you need more instruction than this simple guide. I have found video to be very useful in understanding stitches. Please click on the links below t

The 7 best fill stitches for thick embroidery letters. Learn which stitch add smooth textures and which stitch add extra character.

Learning all the embroidery stitches can be challenging and daunting. But let me tell you this: embroidery is super easy! Just think of it this way — it’s ju...

"Retro \"The End\" Embroidery hoop- Perfect for film lovers and makes a cute, funky statement piece. I hand embroider every piece with DMC thread on linen, and it is mounted in a hoop that can be easily hung on any gallery wall. This piece was inspired by the typeface \"The End\" at the end of black and white classic movies. I ramped up the colors to feel more retro and energetic and used chain and stem stitch to fill in the words. The back is neatly finished with felt."

You've just completed a lovely piece of embroidered art but have decided that it is missing something - text! It can be so fun to add a favorite quote or name to your work, but what stitch should you use? Below I've included a look at my favorite hand embroidery stitches for lettering. Scroll down for information on ea

Here's 5 embroidery projects to get started with hand embroidery. At Mindful Mantra Embroidery, we believe that everyone is creative in some way, and can embroider if they want to! Learn embroidery with our beginner friendly embroidery patterns

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