Blog – Nana Bumblebee

Lovely Little Hand Embroidery by Shirly Hudson – A book review

April 16, 2023 Embroidery Book Embroidery Help

“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Lovely Little Hand Embroidery by Shirly Hudson I recently read “Lovely Little Hand Embroidery” by Shirly Hudson that I loved. The whimsical drawings in this book really sparked my imagination. I think the witch (for October) and the sunflower girl (for…

How to keep fabric taunt when embroidering on a hoop

March 31, 2023 Embroidery Book Embroidery Help

How to keep your fabric taunt while embroidering.

How to Choose the Right Embroidery Floss for Your Project

March 16, 2023 Embroidery Book Embroidery Help

Do you need help choosing which floss to use for your embroidery projects?

How to transfer embroidery designs onto fabric

March 6, 2023 Patterns

How to transfer embroidery design patterns onto fabric

Satin Stitches, free tips and tricks for hand embroidery projects

March 4, 2023 Embroidery Book

Satin Stitches for hand embroidery broken down to help you get the best results

Embroidery shamrock design for St. Patrick’s Day – FREE!

February 27, 2023 Patterns

Free St. Patrick's Day hand embroidery pattern

Flying? Tips for what embroidery items are allowed, and how to pack your items

February 26, 2023 Personal Life

The safe way to travel with your embroidery on a plane

The Embroidered Closet by Alexandra Stratkotter – A Book Review

February 16, 2023 Embroidery Book

An embroidery book recommendation that will spark your imagination on how to upcycle your wardrobe.

Beginners Guide to Redwork Embroidery: What It Is, How To Do It, and How to Get Started

January 30, 2023 Patterns

Redwork description, history, and a free redwork pattern for beginner embroidery enthusiasts

New Boston Terrier Hand Embroidery Pattern

January 23, 2023 Patterns

Boston Terrier Hand Embroidery Pattern