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    2019: A Year of Free Patterns
    laura
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    2019: A Year of Free Patterns

    This has been quite the year, hasn't it? Anyone else? Every month this year (except one, I think), I've had the pleasure of sending out a...
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    DIY christmas/holiday tree ornaments
    laura
    • Nov 14, 2019
    • 2 min

    DIY christmas/holiday tree ornaments

    I don't know about where you live, but winter has come early here! Since stitching is such a slow craft (and I waited far too long last y...
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    DMC fall favourites
    laura
    • Nov 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    DMC fall favourites

    Happy fall! I thought a few colour pallets would make a fun fall freebie!! These are all colours I've been using regularly for my fall ho...
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    Welcome to the Create Calm Embroidery Video Series!
    laura
    • Oct 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    Welcome to the Create Calm Embroidery Video Series!

    I'm sure you may have heard by now, but I just recently released my best embroidery resource yet: The Create Calm Embroidery Video Series...
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    how to use my new lettering templates
    laura
    • Sep 24, 2019
    • 2 min

    how to use my new lettering templates

    One thing I get asked about quite often is my lettering. Not even specifically how I stitch them - but what templates I use to get the st...
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    my handmade summer wardrobe
    laura
    • Jul 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    my handmade summer wardrobe

    hello! It feels like eternity since I've put anything on this blog, and although it's only been two months, that's far longer than I woul...
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    things I've learned in the first year of marriage
    laura
    • May 24, 2019
    • 5 min

    things I've learned in the first year of marriage

    hello my friends! This is going to be a very personal post. Last year on May 26, I married my best friend and we've definitely learned a ...
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    Satin Stitch - everything you need to know
    laura
    • May 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Satin Stitch - everything you need to know

    Hello my embroidery loving friends! As I keep adding to my stitch Index, I wanted to do an in-depth tutorial for you on satin stitch. It'...
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    top 5 tips to start learning embroidery
    laura
    • Apr 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    top 5 tips to start learning embroidery

    1. get a pattern or a kit in my opinion, a kit is the best way to try your hand at embroidery without having to commit to too many suppli...
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    The secret to stained hoops
    laura
    • Mar 25, 2019
    • 3 min

    The secret to stained hoops

    I've always loved dark stained wood over the lighter natural look. Darker cabinets, floors and tables are my jam. I think the simple deta...
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    My spontaneous glassblowing education
    laura
    • Mar 12, 2019
    • 4 min

    My spontaneous glassblowing education

    aka how my husband and I became a couple I know that glassblowing school is about as far from the traditional college experience as it ge...
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    2019 overlook
    laura
    • Jan 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    2019 overlook

    Happy New Year my friends! I'm so happy that you're here so I can give you a little look into what you can expect from me this year. One ...
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    How I store my embroidery supplies
    laura
    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    How I store my embroidery supplies

    Hello people! The few embroidery projects that I did when I was younger got MESSY. It's honestly probably part of the reason I didn't con...
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    Making the perfect French knot
    laura
    • Nov 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Making the perfect French knot

    Happy Tuesday! The French knot is a staple of embroidery. It's really easy once you get the hang of it, but it can be a little tricky to ...
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    How I start, finish and transfer my embroidery pieces
    laura
    • Nov 21, 2018
    • 2 min

    How I start, finish and transfer my embroidery pieces

    Hi embroidery lovers! This post might seem too obvious for some - but I see a lot of beginners who make little mistakes or are generally ...
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    How to make a perfect Wagon Wheel Rose
    laura
    • Nov 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    How to make a perfect Wagon Wheel Rose

    Hi friends! I've been getting a lot of questions lately about Wagon Wheel Roses and how I do them. So I'm going to show you how and give ...
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    3 ways to embroider leaves
    laura
    • Nov 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 ways to embroider leaves

    Hello! Today I'm going to show you 3 methods I use to embroider leaves: satin stitch, fishbone stitch, and my own combination of stem sti...
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    3 basic stitches for learning embroidery
    laura
    • Oct 29, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 basic stitches for learning embroidery

    Hi everyone! As promised, today I’m sharing 3 basic stitches that are great for beginners. These stitches are great for straight or curve...
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    Everything you need to start embroidering
    laura
    • Oct 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    Everything you need to start embroidering

    Hi! My name is Laura and I'm so happy that you're here to learn what you need to start learning embroidery. My goal is to give you a plac...
    230 views0 comments
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