Functional embroidery

Little by little I've mentioned in my posts some mistakes that you might be making as a hand embroidery beginner and warned you from some other things that you can do as a rookie. But all of it is scattered around the blog, so I thought it is a high time I make a compilation and gather all of that in one place. So here we go! The list of the most common mistakes as a hand embroidery beginner: 1. Not taking your fabric out of the hoop after stitching session So, let's say, you have an…

If you want your hand embroidery experience to be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, then using the right needle is key! Choosing a needle that’s appropriate for your thread, fabric and project will save you tangles, pricked fingers, and the frustration of fighting with your thread. Learn what t

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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Do you struggle to trace embroidery patterns? You're not alone, trust me! A common hurdle for many embroiderers is knowing how to neatly get their pattern onto fabric so that they can start embroidery. Here's our 4 best tips for tracing embroidery patterns to fabric! Click here to read more.

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Sashiko is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan. Traditionally used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches. This j…

Let's get started with our 2024 Embroidery Journals! Whether you have my sold out book, Embroidery Journal, or you are waiting for a restock and eager to start your hand-stitched journal hoops now, this is a great resource to get you started. What is an Embroidery Journal? It is a fun and unique way to record your year