by Nicola Stanton
Stitchdoodles Featured in Love Embroidery Magazine 2025
Discover the beauty of embroidery with Stitchdoodles, featured in the 2025 issue of Love Embroidery magazine! Highlighted is our Bugs in Bloom Hand Embroidery Kit, a delightful blend of nature-inspired designs and premium materials. Paired with the durable Nurge Embroidery Hoop, this kit promises a relaxing and rewarding crafting experience for all skill levels. Explore more at Stitchdoodles and join us in celebrating the joy of stitching.
by Nicola Stanton
Hand Embroidery in 2025: A Creative Journey with Stitchdoodles
In 2025, hand embroidery remains a cherished craft, offering a perfect balance of tradition and modern creativity. At Stitchdoodles, we’re proud to support this timeless art form, which combines mindfulness, sustainability, and artistic expression. From contemporary patterns and eco-friendly materials to dimensional and mixed-media techniques, embroidery continues to evolve while staying accessible to all. Whether you’re stitching for relaxation or to create stunning handmade pieces, the Stitchdoodles community is here to inspire and guide you. Join us in celebrating the magic of embroidery—one stitch at a time!
by Nicola Stanton
Unleash Your Imagination with A Year of Embroidery Patterns
Explore creativity with Stitchdoodles' 'A Year of Doodles' PDF embroidery pattern! 12 charming designs for every month, perfect for all skill levels.
by Nicola Stanton
Discover Mindfulness Hand Embroidery: A Creative Journey
Embroidery Journals or Thread Journals as they are sometimes known, are wonderful creations. They are so simple in concept and if you stick with it and manage to complete your year of stitches then the resulting embroidery is really beautiful and well worth the time and effort involved. However… Its not as simple as it looks! Here’s my 2021 attempt! I had a great start and was managing to keep up with my little stitcheries and then boom, the odd day I didn’t do it, turned in to the odd few and before I knew it I was playing catch up continually. I had to give it up eventually as it was more of a chore than a joy and thats not why I stitch! It has to be fun!!! So, for those of you like me who love the idea of creating a visually stimulating array of motifs, but don’t want to be tied down by it, I thought it would be fun to tweak the original concept a little bit so it is more attainable for the less committed! Embroidery Journal ‘made easy’ I have designed 2 different templates for you to choose from using the traditional format of 12 divisions – 1 for each month of the year… Why is this journal easier than the usual? The big difference is this is 8 inches in size. Most embroidery journals are 10 or 12 inches which can be a lot of space to fill and become pretty overwhelming. There are over 150 hand drawn motifs ready and done for you – there is something for every occasion if you are struggling for your own ideas. This is not about stitching something every day this is a relaxed project that fits in with you – no need to play catch up and remember what you had for breakfast yesterday! If you haven’t stitched for a few days or even a month – fill the space with stitches – they are fun, need no thinking about and can be used for all spaces big and small! Will it still look as amazing as a traditional journal? Of course! I had fun playing around with the Icons available with the template and here’s how it might look if you are someone like me who doesn’t want to play catch up, and those inevitable gaps just keep happening!… and then, if like me you love just playing around with stitches, here’s how wonderful stitches would look filling in those spaces. You don’t need to follow a pattern, just pop in the stitches you know in any of the gaps you find! I love it! This is the ultimate mindfulness project if you just want to have a project you pick up and stitch! You could just do stitches each month – ooh now that is very tempting! A How to Guide is included with your template… …so if you are completely new to the whole concept, you will be stitching your journal in no time. Find out… How to transfer the motif to your journal fabric Lots of ideas for what to include in addition to the 150 hand drawn motifs provided. Where to find designs and motifs – perfect for people who don’t draw. Which embroidery thread to use. Which stitches to use. How to fill the empty space. Would you like to create an Embroidery Journal made just that little bit easier? You can purchase the following in the Stitchdoodles Shop, all contain the ‘How to Guide’ and over 150 hand drawn icons… Embroidery Journal Template Embroidery Journal Pre Printed Fabric Embroidery Journal Complete Starter Kit I can’t wait to see your Journals take place, join the Happy Stitching Facebook group and share your progress along the way as well as get lots of inspiration and ideas to add to your journal as you go through the year. You can also tag me on Instagram with #stitchdoodlesembroidery, or send your photos to nicola@stitchdoodles.com and I will include them here with your permission.
by Nicola Stanton
2023 Advent Calendar is complete
This has been so much fun seeing all your fabulous stitching as the days ticked along. Now the Advent is over we can finally see the whole design… Now available as a PDF Pattern, Pre Printed Fabric or Full Kit in the stitchdoodles shop.
by Nicola Stanton
Craft Room Inspiration
If you love embroidery then you probably love all the bits and bobs that go with creating a fabulous place to stitch in. Take a look at some fabulous Inspiration for a dream come true. Crafting is a delightful pursuit, but without proper organization, your creative space can quickly become cluttered. An orderly craft room not only enhances efficiency but also fuels inspiration. Here are some practical tips to help you organize your craft room effectively: 1. Utilize Pegboards for Vertical Storage Maximize wall space by installing pegboards. They are versatile for hanging embroidery hoops, scissors, threads, and other tools, keeping essentials within easy reach and freeing up desk space. 2. Invest in Multi-Compartment Storage Cabinets Consider cabinets with multiple storage boxes to categorize and store various supplies. These cabinets can often be folded to save space when not in use, making them ideal for compact craft rooms. 3. Organize Threads with Floss Boxes and Bobbins Keep your embroidery threads tidy by winding them onto plastic bobbins and storing them in a large floss box. This method allows you to see all your thread colors at a glance and prevents tangling. 4. Create DIY Storage Solutions Sewing your own storage items, such as fabric baskets or tool rolls, can be both functional and personalized. These projects help control clutter and add a handmade touch to your space. 5. Label Everything Clearly labeling storage boxes, drawers, and shelves ensures that every item has a designated place. This practice simplifies finding materials and maintaining order after each project. 6. Keep Notions in Slim Storage Solutions Small items like stitch markers, tape measures, and scissors can be organized in slim storage containers. This prevents them from getting lost and keeps your workspace tidy. 7. Regularly Declutter and Reassess Your Space Periodically go through your supplies to declutter and reorganize. This helps in keeping your craft room functional and ensures that you have space for new materials and projects. Implementing these organization strategies can transform your craft room into a more efficient and inspiring workspace, allowing your creativity to flourish without the hindrance of clutter.
by Nicola Stanton
Christmas Folk Hand Embroidery Project
Add a touch of handcrafted charm to your home this festive season with the Christmas Folk Embroidery Kit from StitchDoodles. Inspired by traditional folk art and festive motifs, this kit is perfect for crafters of all skill levels.
