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There’s the old saying that “practice makes perfect,” but that puts a lot of pressure on practice. And, in turn, you! The best way to get better at something is to put in the time and deliberately try to improve upon what you’re doing. One way to be deliberate is to be consistent. For embroidery, that means stitching on a regular basis. But that sounds overwhelming. When? How? What? This is exactly why I like the
If you’ve read this blog lately, you have likely heard mention of 1 Year of Stitches. The premise is simple: working in the same embroidery hoop (or on the same piece of fabric), you make at least one stitch for every day of the year. It’s structured, but it also allows you the freedom to follow your creative whims.
I participated in the 1 Year of Stitches project in 2017 (my first time). I’m not trying to be hyperbolic, but it changed my life.
Why Try 1 Year of Stitches?
Throughout my year of embroidery, I tried new types of stitching and explored new imagery. I also shared more of my work online, which helped me meet other creators!
I’ve written in-depth about 1 Year of Stitches—and how I’ve adapted the
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