Embroidery journaling

For those looking to start an embroidery journal in 2023, I've answered some of my most frequently asked questions.

Here's how to stitch two easy pages for your embroidery journal

Find out more about my experience making an embroidery journal throughout the pandemic, starting a new job, and a serious injury.

My 2021 Temperature Stitch and Legend – the first two pages! The book is coming together – the first two pages are ready to be put together. One of my many projects from 2022, this temp…

This pattern features 16 detailed, tiny embroidery spring and mental health and wellness themed designs for your 2024 Embroidery Journals! This set features unique icons and easy stitches. The pattern includes: - 5 sizes for each icon, from large icon to tiny icon- Stitch and Color guide- Stitch instructions- Tracing Instructions It also includes a hoop layout if you would prefer to stitch these onto a themed, 5-inch hoop.

So, this journal didn't grow that big, after all. I really felt like wrapping it up, there was a strong sense of... fulfillment, so to say? All the works found their place inside the journal. I liked how they matched being paired up together and didn't want to drag it out anymore just to incorporate a couple of other old embroidery pieces that I didn't even have a vision for in this journal. Besides, I wanted to make a journal cover already, and check if my idea would work! :) And I think it…

Discover the fascinating world of Jess Blauwkamp and her one-of-a-kind embroidery journal layouts. Uncover her favorite supplies and delve deeper into her creative process. Get inspired and learn something new today!

No matter how careful you are, eventually this year long project is going to get a bit grimey. Here's how I clean my embroidery journal.

Learn what an embroidery journal is & how to start one, even for complete newbies! It's a great stress-free way to learn hand embroidery!

If you’re a hand embroiderer, a quilter, a textile artist, or a crafter, you’ve probably run into situations where you could add words, text, and lettering to your projects. Hand embroidery is an excellent way to personalize gifts, household objects, momentos, quilts, journal covers – just about anything! Writing with your needle and thread can ...