Pekinese stitch tutorial

Line stitches are actually multi-purposeful and can be used not only to work lines, but also as filler stitches and pretty borders. Back stitch is exactly one of those combinations-friendly stitches that you can play with to get a lot of different looks. Some of them are more popular than others, and the Pekinese one – a composite stitch based on the back stitch, even got its own name.

December & January Round-up, sneak peek behind the scenes and February plans

How are you doing this February?

Of course, it's only just started, but I really hope the first day was great for you. If not – don't be discouraged, it's not always important how to start a month, but rather how you finish it!

*I actually lowkey hope it will apply to me because yesterday I didn't make a single stitch. Although I washed and ironed some of my new embroideries (more on that below), so there's still something to pat myself on the head for.

As for now, I suggest looking back at December and January on Stitch Floral. I'm also going to share some details on the new designs I'm currently working on and will ask you few questions (including the matter of a new stitch along), so read till the end. 😉

4 rules for ironing hand embroidery and extra tips for tough cases

How would you feel taking a bubble bath after a hard work day and then having someone stroke your head and caressing you in a gentle way? Relaxed? Fresh? Like new? 

That's how your needlework would feel after being washed and ironed carefully. 

Cecelia Rose Stitch Along: Part 3, Final

Another Friday and another portion of Stitch Along instructions! This time it's the last one, aw.

DIY embroidery hoop binding tutorial: easy, no glue method

Honestly, many of you might think that binding a hoop is just a pain, but I'm telling you – it's worth it! So, here I thought... if you are still not convinced enough in its practical use, how about doing it just to make your hoop look fancy?

Cecelia Rose Stitch Along: Part 2

It's Friday and it means a new part of instructions for the Cecelia Stitch along arrived!

Fixing a tangle on the backside & leaving no trace

You know these times when you are happily stitching your heart out, maybe humming some pleasant tune along the way, feeling so content that your work is going great, and then you look at the backside and catch an ugly tangle staring at you from there? Happens every other time with me.