Sarah's Hand Embroidery

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Biohacking with Hand Embroidery

Hi there! The other day, I watched something on biohacking and how we’ve lost touch with our body’s natural signals. But don’t worry—this isn’t a deep dive into biohacking. Instead, it’s about how hand embroidery can actually be a part of it! In today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification world, we’ve slowly lost...

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12 Must-Know Hand Embroidery Stitches

Hey there! Today, let me take you on a little embroidery time-travel. The first time I saw someone do hand embroidery was during a vacation at my aunt’s house. My cousin—who was basically a craft wizard—had embroidered a gorgeous design on her pillow. I was around eight, and my mind...

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The Most Popular Hand Embroidery Motif

Hi everyone! When I have to make an embroidery pattern for you all or even for myself, the first kind of pattern that comes to my mind is: floral motifs. Do you agree? Flowers have been stitched across cultures and centuries, from delicate roses and daisies in Victorian embroidery to...

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Sashiko – Sustainable and Mindful Embroidery

Hey there! Let’s chat about something super cool—how hand embroidery can play a role in sustainability! We live in a time where there’s way too much stuff. In fact, there is more than sufficient clothing today that can provide for the next 6 generations! Gone are the days when a...

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The Front and Back of your Hand Embroidery

We all love making the front of our stitches look fabulous, right? But have you ever stopped to think about what’s happening on the other side of your fabric? Yep, the back of your embroidery! Paying attention to the reverse can be surprisingly helpful—and even magical. Let me show you...

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Best Practices to Follow in Hand Embroidery

Hi there! It feels wonderful to be back on the blog after quite a long break! Life has been a whirlwind—catching up on pending travels, helping the kids settle into a new academic year, diving into some new projects, and getting someone to assist us in our digital creations. The...

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6 things you need to start hand embroidery

Hi everyone! Over the last few months, there has been a significant increase in the number of people worldwide learning hand embroidery and taking it up as a new hobby. It is a beautiful and mindful art that can be enjoyed with just the knowledge of a few hand embroidery...

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Introducing Hand Embroidery to Children

Hi, my fellow embroidery lovers! This month, I started online hand embroidery classes for young learners, and I am loving it! It is amazing to see the kids stitch and how they break some hard-held notions that the needle is dangerous in the hands of a child. Well, not if...

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Common Mistakes Made in Hand Embroidery

Hi there! Embroidery is a beautiful, relaxing craft—until you find yourself unpicking knots, dealing with puckered fabric, or realizing that your stitches look nothing like the design. We’ve all been there! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, small mistakes can sneak in and affect your final piece. But...

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Benefits of Hand Embroidery

Hello, my fellow embroidery lovers! We are finally here with our new blog section! I am delighted to talk on topics that we all can participate in. So join me and let’s talk about anything about hand embroidery and life! Hand stitching comes with more benefits than what meets the...