Hello folks, it’s Francesca Jane Gonzalez! On chilly winter days in upstate New York, I stay inside with my embroidery. I don’t do well in the cold because of Raynaud’s syndrome, so my hands are happiest indoors… Read more: The Russian Chain Stitch is Great for Embroidery Borders

A Change I’m Making Right Now Embroidery Floss Organization has always been the hardest part of managing my embroidery supplies. Over the years, I’ve tried many methods, but with so many colors, the collection can feel overwhelming… Read more: New Embroidery Floss Organization by Color & Quantity

This project began as a simple experiment with a chain stitch flower, but it quickly became something more meaningful. I stitched a bold flower design onto a pieced quilt block and discovered how well hand embroidery and… Read more: Quick Chain Stitch Flower on a Patchwork Quilt Block

This hand embroidered heart ornament started as a small winter project. I simply wanted to turn an embroidery design into something I could hold and enjoy. And each stitch became part of a little keepsake that now… Read more: A Hand Embroidered Heart Ornament Inspired by Winter Stitching

It’s been a very cold and snowy week here in upstate New York. I’ve spent a lot of time inside working on this woven rose heart embroidery pattern, just in time for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to… Read more: Easy Woven Rose Heart Embroidery Pattern

This hand embroidery dandelion tutorial came together over two focused weeks of trial and error. The process was full of both achievements and setbacks. If you’re not familiar with hand embroidery, it can be hard to imagine… Read more: Easy Hand Embroidery Dandelion Tutorial in a 4 Inch Hoop

This free beginner wildflower embroidery pattern comes as a PDF and includes a YouTube video tutorial that shows every stitch used in the design. The video lists how many strands of embroidery floss I used along with… Read more: Free Beginner Wildflower Embroidery Pattern PDF and Video Tutorial

Winter in upstate New York has a way of slowing everything down. The days feel shorter, the light softer, and the quiet heavier. During these colder months, hand embroidery has become more than a hobby for me.… Read more: Small Hand Embroidery Pattern: Tulips, a Home, and Rainbow Leaves

This winter, I worked on a Christmas village embroidery kit I found on Amazon as part of my ongoing stitching practice. I’ve been doing embroidery for a few years, but not consistently, so I still approach projects… Read more: Taking My Time With a Simple Christmas Village Embroidery Kit

I just finished my chicken quilt block tutorial, and before moving on to the next thing, I felt the need to pause and tell you where it came from. This block didn’t begin with graph paper. It… Read more: The Dark Brahma Chickens Behind My New Quilt Block