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Embroidery
Tutorials, behind-the-scenes and inspiration for embroidering Provence, one stitch at a time.
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Atelier
When to order a personalised embroidery (birth and wedding)
2 to 3 weeks of studio time, plus shipping from Barcelona: the clear timeline so you never leave it too late.
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Naissance
What to embroider on a birth gift?
Name, date, floral or fruity pattern, colours: the simple guide to filling in the form without second-guessing yourself.
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débutant
Finishing an embroidery: how to mount and frame your hoop
How to finish an embroidery and frame it in its hoop: re-tension the fabric, trim the excess, close the back with a gathering t...
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débutant
How to transfer a pattern onto fabric: 4 methods
Four reliable methods for transferring an embroidery pattern onto fabric: pounce powder, adhesive sheet and printer, light tabl...
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débutant
Embroidery stitches: a guide to the main hand embroidery stitches
The guide to the main hand embroidery stitches: line stitches, filling stitches, raised stitches and decorative stitches, with ...
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Naissance
Birth hoop: the gift you hang, not the one you put away
A hoop embroidered with baby's name goes up on the wall as soon as you're home from the maternity ward. Here's why this format ...
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Embroidering figs in wool: my crewelwork stitch experiments
For this new embroidery, I wanted to step outside my usual habits and, above all, try new things. New threads, new stitches, an...
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