Years ago, I wrote a series of articles on hand embroidered writing. The articles take you step-by-step through different embroidery stitches that work well for embroidered writing. Today, we’re going to add a stitch to that list – particularly, a stitch known today as the “Quaker Stitch” because it was formulated to work as the ...

What stitches do you use for embroidering letters by hand? How to do script fonts and initials? Get started with letter embroidery!

Just the other day, I chanced upon this Amy Tangerine Plus One Collection and I had this fantastic idea of creating a free stencil for ...

Get a head start on your gift making with this great list of handmade Christmas gifts you can start early!

Text lovers will adore this Cursive Font pattern. A full alphabet set is included so you can create your own monogram or slogans. Try this out on a scarf,...

This is a brief exercise in the Hand Embroidered Lettering series here on Needle ‘n Thread. The word is short – “The” – and I’m using a fairly easy stitch for it (the heavy chain stitch). I’ll tell you why I chose this stitch, show you the thread I’m using, and give you a look ...

If you’re a hand embroiderer, a quilter, a textile artist, or a crafter, you’ve probably run into situations where you could add words, text, and lettering to your projects. Hand embroidery is an excellent way to personalize gifts, household objects, momentos, quilts, journal covers – just about anything! Writing with your needle and thread can ...

The 7 best fill stitches for thick embroidery letters. Learn which stitch add smooth textures and which stitch add extra character.

Unlock the art of embroidering letters using your sewing machine. Dive into step-by-step techniques, tips, and tricks to achieve precise and stunning results every time!