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Slowing down, one stitch at a time. Embracing intentional stillness through embroidery.
Digital patterns coming soon!
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Sometimes less is more, right? My first Emma M. Lion inspired bookmark was a total passion project, but I wanted to design a version that was easier to recreate (and takes a fraction of the time!). #handembroidery #emmamlion #myfavoritethings #embroideryprocess #embroiderydesign by @lifeinathread
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4 days ago
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Trying isn’t a waste of timeđŸ§” If you’ve been looking at hoops, threads, and linen sitting in your cart—or staring at a pattern wondering if your hands can actually make it happen—this is your gentle nudge to begin. Your stitches don’t have to be gallery-worthy on day one. The magic isn’t just in the finished piece; it’s in the quiet focus, the slowing down, and giving yourself permission to learn something new just for the joy of it. Drop a đŸ€ in the comments if you needed to hear this today, and tell me: what’s holding you back from starting? #handembroidery #emmamlion #slowstitch #embroideryprocess #myfavoritethings by @lifeinathread
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10 days ago
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Anyone else feel like they were made for this season? The clothes, the food and the crisp air🎃🍁🍂🍎 All I used for these leaves was a simple stem stitch. Please share your fall creations in the comments🍂 #handembroidery #fallvibes🍁 #fallcrafts #slowstitch #myfavoritethings by @lifeinathread
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16 days ago
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Watching this come to life one thread at a time. The rhythm of hand embroidery is my favorite way to relax. . . . #emmamlion #slowstitch #handembroidery #overcomingperfectionisn #embroideryprocess by @lifeinathread
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2 months ago
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Honest reporting from the embroidery hoop: trial and error is 70% error today. đŸ§”đŸ™ƒ Lessons learned
 Do not use stick and stitch when using dark and light threads together
they bleed Measure your border carefully don’t wing it😅 However, this is by far one of my favorite quotes from the Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. Who in the world of St. Crispians said this? Let me know your guess below! . . . #emmamlion #slowstitch #handembroidery #overcomingperfectionisn #embroideryprocess by @lifeinathread
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3 months ago
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Consider them legacy skills. Because the best things in life are handmade💕 . . . . #ModernMaker #SlowCraft #LifeSkills #HandMadeWithLove #handembroidery by @lifeinathread
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a month ago
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Satin Stitch tips and tricks. 1). Always start on the same side 2). Sketch guides so that you don’t get off track. . . #emmamlion #handembroidery #embroideryprocess #cozycrafts #myfavoritethings by @lifeinathread
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2 months ago
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Embroidery can feel a little intimidating before you take your first few stitches, but I promise it is so much more approachable than it looks! đŸ€ Many of you recently mentioned you’d love to pick up a needle and start stitching, and honestly, that just made my day. There is something so grounding about slowing down, pulling thread through fabric, and watching a design come to life one stitch at a time. In this reel, I’m breaking down two of the absolute best foundational stitches to start with: The Straight Stitch: Perfect for filling shapes smoothly, creating gradients, or adding rich blocks of color to your embroidery. The Back Stitch: Your go-to for clean lines, delicate outlines, and lettering. It’s sturdy, simple, and forms the backbone of so many patterns. A quick beginner tip: Don’t worry about perfection! The beauty of hand embroidery lives in its organic, handmade texture. Every crooked stitch is just part of your unique story. Are you brand new to embroidery, or have you been stitching for a while? Let me know what you’re dreaming of making next! #handembroidery #embroideryprocess #cozyseason #grannyhobbies #slowstitch by @lifeinathread
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25 days ago
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The finishing touches always feel a bit like magic💕 . . . . #handembroidery #emmamlion #slowstitch #embroideryprocess #embroiderydesign by @lifeinathread
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a month ago
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Drop your latest Reel in the comments or send it straight to my DMs! Let’s support, cheer on, and build each other up in this little corner of the internet. đŸ«¶âœš Algorithm test or not, I want to see what you’re working on today! What are you creating right now? 👇 Send it over and let’s cheer each other on! #makercommunity #creativecommunity #emmamlion #embroidery #handembroidery by @lifeinathread
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2 months ago
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Anyone else need to see the stitch on the piece to decide which one to go with? Just me? #emmamlion #handembroidery #grannyhobbies #slowstitch #nofilter by @lifeinathread
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2 months ago
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Time to start the cozy crafts. ☕ đŸȘĄđŸ§” There is something so grounding about slowing down, threading a needle, and letting the world outside fade away for a little while. Grab a warm drink, pull up a comfortable seat, and let’s make something beautiful today💕 What project are you currently working on? Comment with a picture, I would love to see your work! đŸ‘‡đŸ§” . . . #handembroidery #cozyaesthetic #cozycrafts #reformedtheology #slowstitch by @lifeinathread
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2 months ago
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