Category: Embroidery & xStitch

NEW BOOK: ‘The Atlas of World Embroidery: A Global Exploration of Heritage and Styles’ by Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood

Posted by Danielle | Jan 6, 2026 | Beyond Knitting, Embroidery & xStitch |

:: LINK TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON :: Coming out on February 17th and available to pre-order now,...

Embroidery 101: 6 Beginner Stitch Samplers To Get You Started

Posted by Danielle | Jul 17, 2024 | Embroidery & xStitch |

This week I’m featuring a collection of beginner embroidery sampler patterns offered by a...

You Can Embroider These 3D Cable Knit Mittens!

Posted by Danielle | Feb 12, 2023 | Embroidery & xStitch, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

Beginners will use basic stitches to make a simple, knit mittens, and veterans (or ambitious...

Learn A New Skill With a Stylish Punch Needle Embroidery Kit From Tina’s House Boutique

Posted by Danielle | Jun 22, 2022 | Embroidery & xStitch, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

I would love to learn how to do this, it looks so great! Get the kit via Etsy, from Tina’s...

Hiding Secret Messages In Embroidery: ‘What Do Espionage, Embroidery, and Binary Codes Have In Common?’

Posted by Danielle | Feb 10, 2021 | Beyond Knitting, Craftivist Patterns, Embroidery & xStitch, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

This is one of the coolest fiber arts-related videos I’ve seen in a long time! Charlie of...

Two New Takes On The Delicate Art Of Leaf Embroidery

Posted by Danielle | Feb 8, 2021 | Embroidery & xStitch, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

I’m a fan of leaf art and have shared work by Susanna Bauer many times over the life of...

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