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 […]

October 3, 2023

Nativity Angel Tutorial

Image of a hand holding a small embroidery hoop with and image of an angel with a halo stitched on it.

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 […]

July 25, 2023

Nativity Kings Weave Update

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 […]

July 25, 2023

Nativity Kings Tutorial

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 […]

July 25, 2023

Nativity Shepherds Tutorial

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 […]

January 18, 2023

How to download digital files from Etsy

We can see a partially whited out screen shot of Etsy.com covered in a green and blue banner. The banner reads "How to download digital files from Etsy."

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 […]

September 30, 2022

Be Kind Stitch Tutorial

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 […]

July 24, 2022

How to Make Raised Fishbone

Image text says "Raised Fishbone - How To Tutorial. Shows cropped in picture of a stitched Nativity Shepherds headband. There is a circle around the headband showing where the raised fishbone stitch is found.

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 […]

July 24, 2022

How to Make Basket Weave – Nativity Kings Tutorial

Images shows the stitched scene of the Wisemen or Kings from the Nativity. The image is cropped into the focus on the texture of the Kings robes.

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 […]

May 13, 2022

Whimsical Flowers Stitch Along | Week 3

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 […]

May 9, 2022

Whimsical Flowers Stitch Along | Week 2