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A Stitch A Day with Alice Machado
I first found Alice’s Embroidery Journals in my very own Embroidery Journaling Facebook Group. Each time she updated the group, I was always wowed by the effort and skill that she puts into each and every one of her icons. I’ve adored watching her Embroidery Journal methods shift and change over the past few years…
Your Guide to 2025’s Most Inspiring Embroidery Journals
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 on…
A Stitch a Day with Lindsay Stitches
When I first started creating my very first embroidery journal back in 2020, I was thrilled to discover that Lindsay was creating her very own! We ended up following each other on Instagram and supported one another throughout the rest of the year. Since 2020, she has completed two Embroidery Journals and several amazing projects.…
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!
Why a Cross Stitch Grid Simplifies Your Craft
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.
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