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October 14, 2026
Discover the story behind my heart-shaped Christmas ornaments, from the first experimental shapes to the final shape design. Learn how I developed an elegant, easy-to-sew shape for embroidered Christmas decorations, and explore my collection of heart-shaped ornament PDF patterns, complete with step-by-step video tutorials.
September 02, 2026
Thieves on ETSY + AI Generated Patterns
I’ve been making and sharing embroidery patterns for many years now, and one of the things I love most about this work is seeing...
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September 17, 2026
The WKS Guide to Embroidery Supplies
A simple guide to the fabrics, embroidery hoops, DMC threads, needles, and tools I recommend for WKS hand embroidery projects, with helpful links to the supplies I use.
September 16, 2026
Toto Bunny Supplies
The Toto Bunny is a sewing and embroidery project, and you’ll need a 6- or 7-inch (15 or 18 cm) embroidery hoop for the...







