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  • Learn how to backstitch, a foundational stitch in hand embroidery.

    Hand Embroidery Backstitch

    Hand Embroidery starts simply with a few essential stitches, one of those being the backstitch. This stitch helps to outline, add details, and ensures strong seams when you are sewing. Backstitch To begin a backstitch, bring your needle and thread up at 1 from the wrong side of your fabric to the front. Pull all…

  • Hand Embroidery Running Stitch

    Hand Embroidery starts simply with a few essential stitches, one of those being the running stitch. A running stitch is what most people new to sewing learn on their first day. It is acceptable on its own, but excitingly, it acts as a foundation for many other stitches. It is a place holder to weave…

  • Forest Reflections Quilt Fabric Requirements

    We are 2 days away from the release of my first lap size quilt pattern, Forest Reflections! I am so pleased to let you see the fabric requirements for this quilt. I’ll also share a special discount code with you for 20% off of the quilt pattern! 4 Seasons of Forest Reflections It’s been so…

  • Fall Forest Reflections Quilt

    We are 3 days away from the release of my first lap size quilt pattern, Forest Reflections! I’ll also share a special discount code with you for 20% off of the quilt patterns. when you join my newsletter! Fall Quilt Top My mother, one of my favorite people on the earth, made the Fall version…

  • Spring Forest Reflections Quilt

    We are still less than a week away to the release of my first lap size quilt pattern, Forest Reflections! You’ll hear a little more from me throughout this week as I share some of the color ways for the quilt. I’ll also share a special discount code with you for 20% off of the…

  • Forest Reflections Cover Quilt

    We are less than a week away to the release of my first lap size quilt pattern, Forest Reflections! You’ll hear a little more from me throughout this week as I share some of the color ways for the quilt. I’ll also share a special discount code with you for 20% off of the quilt…

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