Stitch along in real time as I make the Nativity Angel hoop. This tutorial is meant for both the 4″ and 8″ hoop sizes. We will learn to make long and short stitch, whipped backstitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch. The Nativity Angel tutorial is split up into two parts. Let’s get stitching. How to […]

Here’s the story. When I first made the Kings hoop, I was looking for anything and everything that would make the hoop stand out. This meant that I used as many textures as possible. I wanted the Kings hoop to feel like they had money, like they were important. The contrast of their richness makes […]

In this post you will find links to all four parts of the video tutorial. Each part covers a different section of the hoop. All are stitched in real time, while I explain each step. The tutorial videos were created as I stitched on an 8″ hoop. However, the instructions and method are the same […]

In this post you will find links to all three parts of the video tutorial. Each part covers a different section of the hoop. All are stitched in real time, while I explain each step. The tutorial videos were created as I stitched on an 8″ hoop. However, the instructions and method are the same […]

As an Etsy seller I get asked all kinds of questions. By far, the most common question I get is how to access the patterns they just purchased from my shop. In this post I’ll walk you through how to download digital files from Etsy. I’ll cover where to find your digital purchases, how to […]

Welcome! I’m so happy that you have my Be Kind pattern. This pattern was specifically designed for people who want to start embroidery but have no experience. As you work through the hoop you will learn 7 stitches. You will also learn how to hoop your fabric correctly, split floss without tangles, and thread your […]

Raised fishbone stitch makes a wonderful over lapping, braided texture. The added bonus of this stitch is that it also stitches over itself, making it be raised over the stitches around it. This post will show step by step how to make raised fishbone with two video tutorials. Raised Fishbone – Nativity Shepherds Pattern In […]

This post covers how to make the basket weave stitch. We will cover the three different weaves from the Nativity Kings hoop. Each weave is made up of a different combination of over and under stitches. It’s all in the way you combine and repeat them. We will cover how to set up the weave […]

It’s the final week of our stitch along! This week we learn to make one of my favorite flowers in this hoop, the wrapped puff flower. Then, we finish the rest of the small flowers. Next, we stitch the lettering and cover some basic tips for stitching script lettering. Finally, we finish by filling in […]

Welcome to week 2 of the Whimsical Flowers stitch along. This week we take the stitching up a notch as we stitch 8 new flowers. We will learn Turkey work stitch, raised fishbone, traditional fishbone, and satin stitch. We will also review making filled detached chain stitch, French knots, straight puff stitch, and backstitch. Let’s […]