The Detached Fly Stitch is a wonderfully simple little stitch that creates V‑shaped marks that are perfect for adding texture and detail to your sewing. I often use it on felt animals, especially for creating feathery touches on handmade soft … Continued
It definitely is too early to be talking about Christmas, but when you hand embroider handmade Christmas decorations, felt ornaments, and other slow‑stitched gifts, they take time and I need to start making now for the Christmas Markets. This is … Continued
The Blanket Stitch is one of those simple techniques that instantly adds charm to a handmade project. Whether you’re edging felt shapes, closing a soft toy, or adding a decorative finish to a piece of embroidery, this stitch creates a … Continued
Back Stitch is the stitch you learn once you’ve mastered Straight Stitch and Running Stitch. It’s a flat, tidy stitch that’s worked forwards on the top surface and backwards on the reverse, creating a strong, continuous line.It’s also a sturdier … Continued