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

This chicken quilt block came together by combining appliqué to create detailed shapes and texture. When I filmed the video on how to sew a chicken quilt block, I was thinking about how many ways there are… Read more: How to Make a Chicken Quilt Block

Binding a table runner can seem tricky, but following the steps makes it simple and enjoyable. In this guide, I’ll show you how to bind a table runner, using the method I followed for for this project.… Read more: How to Bind a Table Runner: A Simple Step-by-Step Video

I’ve made a few quilted table runners now, so I feel comfortable with the basics, but every project still teaches me something new. Preparing my quilt sandwich for machine quilting — the quilt top, batting, and backing… Read more: Machine Quilting: Learning With Every Table Runner