One of the questions I get asked most often is:
"How do you create your embroidery designs?"
The truth is, every project begins long before I thread my needle.
Before there are flowers, stitches, or colorful floss, there's simply an idea—and a blank sheet of paper.
If you missed the beginning of this project, you can read Part One here, where I shared the yarn, the pattern, and the first stitches that turned into this little summer accessory.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about finishing a handmade project that turns out exactly the way you imagined.
The moment I tied on this white crochet bandana for the first time, I smiled.
When I first started embroidering, I thought experienced stitchers never made mistakes.
I imagined every stitch was perfectly placed, every thread stayed smooth, and every project came together exactly as planned.
Now, after many finished pieces—and plenty of unfinished ones—I know that's simply not true.
Even today, I still make little mistakes.
Some projects aren't planned weeks in advance.
They begin with a single photo that catches your eye.
That's exactly what happened with this summer crochet bandana.
And then there are stitches that make me slow down for a moment because I simply enjoy watching them take shape.
The herringbone stitch is definitely one of those.
A few weeks ago, I shared the beginning of this special project here on the blog.
At that stage, the embroidery was still just an idea slowly coming to life. A few floral stitches had appeared, delicate outlines were sketched onto the linen, and the tiny baby footprints were only beginning to take shape.
Today, I'm happy to share the finished piece.
Hello, summer!
The season of wildflowers, warm sunshine, open windows, and long creative evenings has finally arrived. And I can't think of a better way to welcome it than with a new embroidery project inspired by summer meadow flowers.
They begin with one tiny stitch.
One outline.
One thread.
One quiet thought:
“What if I try this idea?”
Back then, there was no YouTube, no endless blog posts, and definitely no Pinterest boards full of embroidery tips. I was just a beginner with a needle in my hand, a lot of excitement, and a lot of questions. I didn’t know what fabric to choose, which needles were “right,” or why my thread kept tangling like it had a mind of its own. I learned everything through trial and error, and I honestly wish someone had simply said: “Here’s the beginner embroidery supply list. Start with this.”
