by Domenica Tootell | Jul 10, 2019
Here’s a great technique for how to thread a needle. This technique is easy, but different from any other way you would have seen for threading a needle. I’ve included a video tutorial but if you want to check out the technique by reading and looking at... 
by Domenica Tootell | Jun 25, 2019
Today I’m going to share with you a great technique for how to start hand sewing without a knot. This technique works well if you are using two strands of thread for jobs like hand sewing on a button, or if you want to create a thicker stitch line when doing... 
by Domenica Tootell | Jun 20, 2017
The backstitch for hand embroidery is a versatile stitch and I’ll be showing you exactly how to do it in this video tutorial. The backstitch is a great stitch for embroidering a sold line, which makes it great for text as well. You can colour lines with your... 
by Domenica Tootell | Jun 15, 2017
One of the most basic hand embroidery stitches is the running stitch and I have made a video tutorial showing you how to do it. It is very simple and you may be wondering if someone really needs a tutorial for it. Well, over the last ten years of teaching in a... 
by Domenica Tootell | May 27, 2017
Here’s a quick video tutorial showing you an easy way to separate embroidery floss without it ending up in a big tangled mess! I’m also going to show you some extra tips to stop your floss from tangling and knotting while you sew. I know I’ve had my... 
