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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

6 Tips for Using Metallic Hand Embroidery Thread

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By Sammy Bishop

Free Modern Embroidery Sampler

A woman wears a stripy blouse dress embroidered with floral designs and a small bee on the pocket.
By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

How to Customise Clothes with Hand Embroidery

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

Sustainability and Carbon Offsetting

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By Sammy Bishop

What can I Embroider?

An embroidery hoop stitched with flowers and names for a wedding gift.
By Sammy Bishop

How to embroider letters

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By Sammy Bishop

How to Embroider flowers

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By Sammy Bishop

Embroidery Storage ideas and organisation inspiration

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By Sammy Bishop

10 Beautiful Ways to use Satin Stitch in Embroidery

A photo of an embroidered patch with a hummingbird design, stitched on a denim jacket.
By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

How to Make an Embroidered Patch

A hand holds embroidery with a sunrise design on navy fabric on a patterned tray with a slice of cake in the background.
By Sammy Bishop

Hand embroidery and mindfulness

A close up photo of French knots embroidered in blue thread on white fabric.
By Sammy Bishop

10 creative ways to use French Knots in Embroidery

A yellow backpack embroidered with leaf designs against a grassy backdrop.
By Sammy Bishop

Embroidered accessories ideas

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

The Red Dress Project

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

Fall Embroidery Designs

A close up photo of an embroidered northern lights design on navy fabric.
By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

13 Embroidery Patterns for Halloween

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

12 Embroidery Ideas for Christmas

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

Why An Embroidery Kit Can Be A Great Christmas Present

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By Sammy BishopInIdeas & Inspiration

Our Black Friday Charity Event - with Excellent Development

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By Sammy Bishop

How to Embroider flowers

I think it’s pretty safe to say that flower designs are an absolute classic part of embroidery styles both vintage and modern. Simply type “embroidery” into Pinterest and you’ll find that nine out of ten image results will feature flowers! And with spring firmly in the air up here in Edinburgh...
A photo of a range of colourful embroidery threads hanging on a wall display.
By Sammy Bishop

Embroidery Storage ideas and organisation inspiration

Crafters of all kinds will know this problem all too well - the more you get into your hobby, the more equipment you acquire. Some new threads and a few different hoop sizes here, a couple of fabric options for the stash that were on special offer there…
A photo of an embroidered patch with a hummingbird design, stitched on a denim jacket.
By Sammy Bishop

How to Make an Embroidered Patch

Learn how to make a hand embroidered patch with our full guide for beginners. Patches are a useful way to customise your shirts, jackets and accessories. They're perfect for upcycling old clothes!
A hand holds embroidery with a sunrise design on navy fabric on a patterned tray with a slice of cake in the background.
By Sammy Bishop

Hand embroidery and mindfulness

Embroidery helped me get through some of my most stressful times at university - Here's my personal take on the relation to mindfulness!