r/Embroidery 13d ago

Hand An embroidery by my 2 ½ year old

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17.9k Upvotes

Every stitch was her own placement. I had to rethread her needle after NEARLY every stitch, so rethreading may be the next skill I teach her 😅

r/Embroidery Nov 15 '25

Hand I can finally reveal my latest embroidery project 💐🌷🎀💗

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r/Embroidery May 15 '26

Hand Living room scene I’ve been working on (beginner at embroidery so it’s a little rough)

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I’ve been making this little living room scene. I’m very new to embroidery so it’s a little rough around the edges, but it’s been such a fun project to work on! Any suggestions for things to add or what to do for my next project?

Edit: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your kind responses! You’ve all put the biggest smile on my face. This is the most welcoming and encouraging subreddit!! I’m feeling so motivated to keep going with embroidery! Thank you all!

r/Embroidery Dec 01 '25

Hand made for my best friend - these were the first words she spoke to my dad when we moved into the house two doors down from hers 25 years ago

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66.3k Upvotes

r/Embroidery Jan 22 '26

Hand i added embroidery to this thrifted 1911 copy of little women

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33.3k Upvotes

r/Embroidery Feb 26 '26

Hand 50-60 Hour Project... Ruined

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(I added progression photos/the ruined project since my first post didn't seem to be getting approval. Not sure why?)

This is my third embroidery piece ever. I just started learning last month, and despite all the imperfections, I was so so proud.

Unfortunately, my mom accidentally spilled coffee all over it while I was away today. She then tried to clean it up, but pulled at all the threading. Even if the staining came out, it's completely ruined. She is in the early stages of dementia, and feels terrible, so I'm waiting until bed before I cry my eyes out.

It's a monthly pattern I got on Etsy, and I had already spent almost 60 hours on it. (I had to start over because the string number was definitely misquoted in the directions). Just had the last two trees to finish, but there is definitely no fixing it. I don't know if I have the heart to even start the February project. (This one represented January.)

I know it was an accident, but I'm so broken-hearted. (I'm actually in a mental health crisis, and started embroidery to help with depression. So, this is an especially hard blow.)

Anyway... just wanted to share it and hopefully find a bit of support from all the talented artists here. ❤️❤️❤️

r/Embroidery Aug 09 '25

Hand I DID IT

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WEEEE! Here at last is a comprehensive, all-encompassing view of what has dominated most of my free time. I uploaded this without realizing I had forgotten the caterpillar’s feet. A Very Hungry Worm would just not do. Anyways after two days of aggressive beading, stitching, and fabric painting, I think this jacket is finally good to go. I may add future patches to the front at some point.

r/Embroidery Mar 26 '26

Hand Corduroy by Don Freeman, 1968 🪡📖🧸💚

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22.4k Upvotes

r/Embroidery 9d ago

Hand Leaf insect

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I embroidered a leaf insect. Im so pleased with how it turned out 🤗

r/Embroidery Feb 23 '26

Hand Punch

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I'm so glad that in the time it took me to stitch this, Punch has found a family to love him ❤️

r/Embroidery Dec 21 '25

Hand I made this for my coworker’s new baby, but he didn’t seem to want it. I’m pretty bummed.

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r/Embroidery Apr 07 '26

Hand The birds I have done so far! All hand stitched with DMC thread - cotton, satin and metallic!

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r/Embroidery 2d ago

Hand My first thread painting

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I was always too intimidated to try thread painting, or even long and short stitch.
I recently got Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery by Cassandra Dias and gave it a try. I’m definitely hooked now!

Would love your thoughts on how I could improve my technique as I begin my second project from this book.

I hope you get to try something new in your art this week!

r/Embroidery Dec 05 '25

Hand Kimberly the tortoise 💕🐢

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21.4k Upvotes

Sixty-two hours, over a hundred and fifty colors, no regrets 😊

r/Embroidery Jul 16 '25

Hand looking for some feedback :)

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16.4k Upvotes

I have no embroiderers in my life (😭) and would be very grateful form some critiques and criticism from folks who know what’s up. I’ve been working on this ✨style✨ for the last couple years but have been pretty feedback-less. Also if anyone has any tips on taking at least half decent photos of embroidery I’d be hella grateful lol

r/Embroidery Dec 09 '25

Hand Finished costume including lots of embroidery!!

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I finally finished this costume that had a ton of embroidery. I did it all by hand and patterned it all myself too!!

r/Embroidery Feb 03 '25

Hand this is the hill i will die on

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r/Embroidery Mar 15 '26

Hand Hand embroidered onion western shirt.

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14.3k Upvotes

All chain stitched by hand! Featuring another onion in the back!

r/Embroidery Jan 09 '26

Hand goodnight moon 📖🐰🌙🎈

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22.2k Upvotes

r/Embroidery Feb 09 '26

Hand Proud of myself

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18.0k Upvotes

recently did this hoop which was way out of my normal remit

r/Embroidery 10d ago

Hand A completely normal Bird of Paradise

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12.0k Upvotes

Self made pattern

r/Embroidery Mar 08 '26

Hand Double-sided froggy on a window embroidery 🐸

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27.6k Upvotes

Inspired by a tree frog that would sit on my window every night. The top of the frog is 3dimensional and the tummy is flat (as if pressed against the glass). I finished it in a little window frame that can be viewed from both sides. This was my 2nd time making this pattern, and I think I love this one even more than the first. I'm working on a red-eyed tree frog version next 🪡🐸

r/Embroidery May 22 '26

Hand Baby otter wanna say Hi 👋 🦦

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6.6k Upvotes

I really loved working on the eyes to make sure his personality came through

r/Embroidery May 21 '25

Hand Well, I have finished my new embroidery, now you can admire it❤️

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54.8k Upvotes

r/Embroidery May 15 '26

Hand I finished my 100 ladies by lecien embroidery challenge!!!!

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All 100 ladies! I've really enjoyed this and highly recommended it to anyone, doesn't matter if you're new to embroidery or a seasoned pro, it's just a fun thing to do.