Back in the olden days, samplers were a way to practice various stitches (many schoolgirls even used embroidery to practice their letters, mathematics, Bible verses, geography, and more!). While embroidery samplers are no longer used to reinforce school lessons (maybe we need to bring that …
Now that you have a little practice under your belt with the Basic Embroidery Sampler, here are a few free embroidery patterns to try! 1. Always Beekeeping It Real Pattern from Whistle and Ivy I have always wanted to keep bees – it is next …
Sewing by hand is a fun and relaxing activity that can be enjoyed by all ages! (And for some ideas on how to teach the littlest among us, see my post on How to Teach Hand Sewing to Littles!) Another great thing about hand sewing …