Here you will find blog posts on embroidery and embellishments, for more inspiration check out my PDF classes and books. Happy Stitching to you! ~Christen

Embroidery Techniques

• Artistry in Alchemy
• Bead Embroidery vs Thread Embroidery
• Building an Embroidered Seam
• Elizabeth’s Garden Brooch
• Embroidery Samplers
• Silk Petit 4 Pincushion (embroidery and ribbonwork)
• Stitched Adornments
• Tambour Embroidery

Ribbonwork Techniques

• Jacket Full of Ribonwork Gardens
• Ribbon and Ribbonwork Flowers, Leaves, and Trims
• Ribbonwork Flowers: Bouquets
• Ribbonwork Flowers: Jewelry
• Ribbonwork Flowers: Wreaths
• Violet Gardens

Fabric and Color Choices

• By the Shore
• Donna Reed’s Tea Party
• Recycled Blue Jeans and Denim Fabric
• Tide Pools Nature’s Treasures

Stitch Along Sampler Week

The following posts were first aired during the promotion for my book Hand Embroidery Dictionary. I had help from many friends who created pieces using the stitches that can be found in my book.

1. Hand Embroidery Dictionary Index
2. Lazy Daisy and Chain Stitches
3. Barb and Blanket Stitches
4. Fly and Feather Stitches
5. Fleet and Cretan Stitches
6. Cross and Herringbone Stitches
7. Straight and Outline Stitches
8. Knotted, Woven, and Whipped Stitches and Embellishment Stitches