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Oct 23, 2025
Blackwork for Beginners Book
Blackwork for Beginners - learn this fascinating needlework technique with Carol Leather's book
Oct 16, 2025
Waste Canvas — How to Use & Remove (Step-by-Step Guide)
Take your needlework to the next level with waste canvas: Transform your clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces
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Oct 13, 2025
Hand embroidery for beginners - Supplies, Fabric and Design Transfer
Hand Embroidery for Beginners — supplies, fabric choices and step-by-step projects to master the basic stitches and start your first piece.
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Oct 08, 2025
Embroidery Questions Answered: Expert Tips and Advice
Embroidery Questions? Find answers and expert tips on my website. Discover everything you need to know about embroidery techniques, materials, and more.
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Sep 28, 2025
Needlepoint for Beginners — Intro, Stitches & Free Patterns
Learn the basics of needlepoint: essential supplies, step-by-step stitches and free printable patterns (tent stitch poppy & Bargello bell).
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Sep 22, 2025
Learn Hand Embroidery Stitches: Step-by-Step Techniques with Carol
Learn hand embroidery stitches to fill areas of a design. Carol’s step-by-step tutorials make it easy to create beautiful, textured patterns.
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Sep 17, 2025
Carol Leather — Gentle, Step-by-Step Embroidery Lessons
About me, Carol Leather where you'll find gentle step-by-step cross-stitch, blackwork and other embroidery tutorials and magazine-quality patterns.
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Sep 16, 2025
Blackwork Flower Patterns – Download Designs with Personal Stories
Explore blackwork flower patterns designed for beauty and clarity. From simple outlines to softly shaded blooms—download charts and start stitching today.
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Sep 14, 2025
Baby cross stitch patterns from designer Carol Leather
Choose from these baby cross stitch patterns to celebrate a new member of your family. Includes a sampler, that can be adapted to a card.
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Sep 14, 2025
Blackwork and cross stitch lacemaker patterns for you to download
Blackwork and cross stitch lacemaker designs by Carol Leather, to download straight away
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Sep 14, 2025
Mischief the Cat: 3 Blackwork Designs + PDF Bundle
Three beginner-friendly blackwork + cross stitch cat scenes. Instant PDF downloads—buy each chart for £2.50 or save with the Mischief bundle
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Sep 14, 2025
Simple Blackwork Patterns for Beginners (Instant PDF Download)
Looking for beginner blackwork patterns? Get instant PDF downloads of our simple, beautiful designs. Perfect for your first project. Start stitching today!
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Sep 14, 2025
Beginner-Friendly Hardanger Patterns by Carol Leather
Discover Hardanger embroidery. Shop beautiful, modern patterns by Carol Leather with clear, step-by-step instructions. Instant PDF downloads available!
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Sep 09, 2025
Embroidery Floss 101: Starting and Stopping Techniques Simplified
Learn embroidery floss techniques: Discover how to separate strands, choose the right number to use, and secure your stitches.
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Sep 01, 2025
Blackwork Embroidery: History, Patterns & How to Get Started
Discover the beauty of blackwork embroidery! Learn its history, master essential stitches, and download free patterns to start today.
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Aug 19, 2025
Free Blackwork Coaster Pattern (PDF) – Printable Chart + Easy Tutorial
Free blackwork coaster pattern (PDF). 39×39 stitches; 2.8" on 14ct. Learn double running (Holbein) for a neat, almost reversible finish.
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Aug 13, 2025
The French Knot Secret Nobody Tells You About That Leads to Success
Tired of messy, tangled French knots? Learn a simple, 4-step rhythm and the 3 secrets that turn frustrating knots into beautiful, tidy stitches every time.
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Aug 13, 2025
How to Create a Sewing Space You Love (Even if It's Messy)
Ditch the Pinterest pressure. Learn how to claim an imperfect corner for your creativity and build a sewing space that actually works for you,
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Aug 08, 2025
Does the stamped embroidery design wash out?
This is my first venture into hand embroidery. Counted cross-stitch has always been my game. So, please help! I am taking on a huge tablecloth project
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Aug 08, 2025
How to Use Old or New Iron-On Embroidery Transfers & Test Them Safely
Feeling nervous about using an old iron-on transfer on expensive fabric? Learn how to test and apply any transfer for crisp, clear lines, frustration-free.
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Jul 29, 2025
Free Assisi Rose Pattern: A Beginner's Embroidery Tutorial
Learn the beautiful reverse magic of Assisi embroidery! This free rose pattern is perfect for beginners. Get our step-by-step guide and stitch it today.
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Jul 29, 2025
How to Embroider a Leaf: A Beginner's Guide to 6 Easy Stitches
Feeling overwhelmed by all the stitches for leaves? This friendly guide helps you choose the right one for a beautiful, neat result without the frustration.
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Jul 28, 2025
How to Do Herringbone Stitch (The Easy, Fun & Frustration-Free Way!)
Struggling with herringbone stitch? This guide shows you the secret to neat, even stitches, helping you avoid frustration and tangled threads for good
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Jul 27, 2025
My Secret to Perfect Cretan Stitch | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Tired of messy, wobbly Cretan stitch? Learn my simple secret in this step-by-step tutorial. I even show you my own mistakes to help you succeed!
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Jul 27, 2025
Discover the Blanket Stitch: Detailed Instructions and Tips
Master the blanket stitch with our easy-to-follow guide. Perfect for beginners and experts alike. Learn to create neat edges and decorative embroidery today
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Jul 27, 2025
How to Turn a Corner with Blanket Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Our guide on how to turn a corner with blanket stitch gives you the confidence to create polished, professional-looking edges you’ll be proud of every time.
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Jul 25, 2025
A Beginner's Guide to Split Stitch for Lines and Fillings
Learn how to embroider with split stitch! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create smooth outlines and filled shapes for your embroidery projects
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Jul 25, 2025
A Beginner’s Guide to the Coral Knot Stitch for Textured Embroidery
Learn how to embroider the coral knot stitch with this easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners who want to add beautiful, bumpy texture to their work!
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May 14, 2025
Sewing Jobs from Home: How to Turn Your Skills into Steady Income
Looking for sewing jobs you can do from home? Discover real ways to earn money through repairs, handmade goods, embroidery, or teaching, no shopfront required
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Apr 12, 2025
Tent Stitch Tutorial: How to Do Half Cross, Continental & Basketweave
Learn how to do tent stitch in three variations: half cross, continental, and basketweave. Step-by-step guide with images to perfect your needlepoint technique.
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Apr 02, 2025
Colourful Blackwork Kits for Quick Weekend Projects
Colourful, quick, and calming—these blackwork embroidery kits are perfect for a weekend project. Instant downloads, clear charts, beginner-friendly.
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Apr 02, 2025
Blackwork Christmas Designs for Cards, Coasters and Gifts
Stitch up something special this season with these small blackwork designs. Perfect for Christmas cards, ornaments, coasters, and gifts.
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Mar 31, 2025
Learn Hardanger Needlework | Step-by-Step Beginner Lesson 1
Start your Hardanger needlework course today. Free patterns and detailed instructions in this beginner-friendly lesson. Part 1 of a series of 6 lessons.
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Mar 18, 2025
How to Work Fractional Stitches in Cross Stitch (With Diagrams & Tips)
Learn how and where to use fractional stitches in your cross stitch. Half cross stitch, 3/4 and 1/4 stitches can help add detail to a design
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Mar 18, 2025
Double Running Stitch Tutorial: Easy Guide for Beginners
Discover the secrets of the double running stitch for perfect blackwork embroidery. Learn step-by-step techniques for reversible designs with expert guidance
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Mar 18, 2025
Blackwork Samplers - Downloadable charts by Carol Leather
Blackwork isn't just for pictures to hang on the wall, blackwork samplers can be made into gorgeous cushions/pillows as these designs show
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Mar 18, 2025
Scotch Stitch Needlepoint Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn how to work the Scotch Stitch with our step-by-step needlepoint tutorial, including variations like Alternating and Chequer Stitch
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Mar 15, 2025
Needlepoint Stitches: Choose the Right One for Stunning Designs
Struggling to choose the right needlepoint stitch? Get expert tips on selecting stitches for texture, direction, and style. Learn effortlessly
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Mar 12, 2025
How to Learn Hand Embroidery – Beginner’s Guide and Tips
How to learn hand embroidery for beginners: Discover essential stitches, helpful tips, and easy techniques to start your embroidery journey today
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Mar 12, 2025
Embroidery Tips for Beginners - Easy Fixes for Common Mistakes
Struggling with tangled thread, puckered fabric, or messy stitches? These beginner-friendly embroidery tips will help you fix mistakes & stitch with confidence!
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