Embroidery
Embroidery with Epida Studio
Resources and Inspiration
“Embroidery” is any type of decorative stitching done on fabric with thread.
There are many different types of embroidery – something for any style and personality. I have tutorials and inspiration for many different techniques.
Check out these resources to help you in your future projects.
Surface Embroidery
Surface embroidery is made of stitches that are worked on a solid fabric. Often the design is marked on the fabric and you trace the lines with stitches.
Patterns, Courses and Workshops
There are a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery patterns in my shop. Each pattern comes with links to video tutorials.
For more detailed learning, check out an on-demand video course. These courses can be watched again and again on your own schedule.
Want a live lesson? I offer workshops via Zoom. Join from the comfort of your own home and get immediate feedback and help in a small group class.
Tutorials
I have lots of tutorials to help you with your surface embroidery project.
See what tools you need to get started and options for fabric and thread.
There are hundreds of different hand embroidery stitches.
See full tutorials and get ideas for where to use each stitch in my directory.
Hardanger
Hardanger is all about structure and staying inside the lines (quite literally). This Norwegian embroidery style uses both counted thread stitches and cutwork.
If you follow charts and work carefully, you will be rewarded with beautiful results.
Patterns, Courses and Workshops
I have some hardanger embroidery resources in my shop. Check out the Simple Hardanger e-book and beginner friendly patterns with video links.
For the best hardanger education experience, get the Learn Hardanger Bundle. This includes the Simple Hardanger e-book with three patterns and an on-demand video course to take you step by step through the whole process.
Want a live lesson? I offer workshops via Zoom. Join from the comfort of your own home and get immediate feedback and help in a small group class.
Tutorials
To learn more about what tools and materials you need to get started and see an introduction, check out these hardanger tutorials.
Bargello
Bargello is a simple counted thread embroidery that is done on canvas. Geometric designs are made with straight stitches in regular patterns.
This is a great technique for meditative stitching, since once the base row is done, there is little counting.
Patterns, Courses and Workshops
Christmas ornaments are an easy introduction to bargello embroidery. These bargello ornament patterns are available in my shop.
Bargello courses and workshops are coming soon. Join my email list to get first notification of new resources.
Tutorials
To learn more about what tools and materials you need to get started and see an introduction, check out these bargello tutorials.
Other hand-stitching techniques
Here are some other patterns and tutorials for other fun hand-stitching techniques.
Pinch stitch
Pinch stitch is inspired by traditional pojagi. It involves stitching decorative pleats into fabric. See the pinch stitch tutorial HERE.
Falling Leaves is a pattern for leaves made out of linen fabric. They can be used individually or in groups.
The Snowflake Table Runner is made with linen fabric and three different snowflake designs. The pattern uses hand-stitched reversible pojagi patchwork seams.
Embroidery on Paper
Embroidering on paper is nice for greeting cards or canvas art. This is a great craft for both adult and kids groups.
Get the pattern which has five different embroidery designs.
These are great for Christmas cards or greeting cards for any occasion.
Embroidery Inspiration
If you want to see some pretty pictures and get inspiration for your next project, check out my Embroidery Gallery. Here you will see all different types of hand stitching.