Embroidering letters

You've just completed a lovely piece of embroidered art but have decided that it is missing something - text! It can be so fun to add a favorite quote or name to your work, but what stitch should you use? Below I've included a look at my favorite hand embroidery stitches for lettering. Scroll down for information on ea

Let your hand embroidery speak for you! Learn how to stitch letters in four decorative ways.

One of the best parts about embroidery is the ability to personalise your stitching with words. Adding names, initials or messages can turn your work into something that is, even more, special and meaningful. Especially if you are giving it as a gift! Read this blog to learn how to add embroidered words to patterns.

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 ...

Find out 4 of the best embroidery stitches for script lettering. I'll tell you why each stitch works and why you want to use it.

Embroidery & Watercolor Art | Syaa on Instagram: "Do you know that, Embroidering a small number or letter is not that hard if you follow these tips 1. Use fewer strands of embroidery floss. My favourite is 1 and 2 strands. 2. Use smaller needle. This is to ensure the hole when you poke your needle is not too big and not leaving a gap between the stitches and this will make your stitches neater. 3. Shorten the length of your stitches when working curves, this can prevent your number or letter…

Aspen Lyn Outlet | Hand-Embroidery on Instagram: "I keep getting asked how to handle the letters that start and stop at different places. Think, “t, g, a, etc”. This is how I like to connect them so it’s not too bulky! . . . . #diyembroidery #sulky #embroiderykit #beginnerembroidery #embroiderytutorial #embroidery #handembroidery #yarnembroidery #mamaandme #personalizedbabyclothes #babyshower #babyshowergift #newbornoutfit #announcementoutfit #newbabyannouncement #babynamesweater…

Diana Vingert on Instagram: "I am preparing a video tutorial and a pdf pattern with the alphabet. I will show you several ways to embroider a letter☺️🥰🤍"

Learn how to embroider large letters using filler and combination stitches. This guide includes stitch instructions and a free downloadable PDF.