A couple of years back, if you asked me how I would define what an Embroidery Journal is I would have absolutely insisted that it was a project embroidered over the course of a year where an icon was embroidered for every single day of the year. Nowadays, I’ve become a bit more flexible onContinue reading “Your Guide to 2025’s Most Inspiring Embroidery Journals”
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A Stitch a Day with Lindsay Stitches
Lindsay Andrew (Lindsay Stitches) shares her journey in creating embroidery journals since 2020. She discusses her creative process, favorite icons, and the joy of sharing her work with friends.
Daily vs Micro Embroidery Journals: Why I Swapped
After five years of daily embroidery, I swapped to a Micro Embroidery Journal in 2025 for a more compact experience. By embroidering on average only 10 icons a month, I’m able to focus on the big picture moments from each month. I also share an FAQ all about Micro Embroidery Journaling!
How Gridding Your Aida Fabric Perfects Cross Stitching
Gridding aida fabric transforms the cross stitching experience by simplifying counting and reducing mistakes. By marking a grid based on the pattern, stitchers can focus on specific sections instead of counting entire rows. PLUS, a free butterfly pattern is available to all.
Explore Unique Embroidery Journal Designs of 2024
In 2024, several artists showcased unique embroidery journals, each with distinct themes and styles. Danielle Norton created a Tree of Life with monthly icons, while Lori Gottschalk Hornbeck designed a quilt-like journal with monthly boxes. Other notable creations included temperature trackers and a calendar format, emphasizing creativity and personal expression in embroidery.
My 2024 Embroidery Journal: A Year in Icons
In 2024, I documented my daily life through embroidery, creating icons that reflected each day’s experiences. The year included significant events like reading over 90 books, launching new projects, moving into a house with my partner, and celebrating milestones. It was a year of personal growth, joy, and improved health.
Explore Stitched: A Unique Embroidery Exhibit in Edinburgh
The exhibit “Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art” at Dovecot Studios showcases 80 embroidery pieces by women and girls created between 1720 to 1920, highlighting the country’s rich history. Notable works include Anna Forbes Leslie’s map sampler and Louise Lorimer’s intricate bedcover. The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into historical needlework.
A Stitch a Day with Bente Kooreman
Bente Kooreman, a Dutch artist living in Curaçao, shares her passion for embroidery, crochet, and watercolor. She provides details about her embroidery journal and her advice for beginners is to get inspired and not stress.
A Stitch a Day with Lauren Nielsen
Lauren Nielsen is a librarian and teacher who loves crafting and empowering others. She journals her daily life through her embroidery journal which she plans to turn into a quilt. The hexagon nature of her project stems from her love for combining quilting and embroidery. She can be found on Instagram @thimblechaser.
A Stitch a Day with Sue Owen
Sue Owen’s embroidery journal, filled with images of her life and travels, showcases her passion for various crafts and her motivation to create. She offers practical advice for creating an embroidery journal.