A New Embroidery Story Finished: Baby Girl Birth Keepsake for Yana

If you missed the beginning of this project, you can read Part 1 here: A New Embroidery Story Begins (Baby Girl Birth Keepsake for Yana).

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.

And honestly, seeing it complete feels a little bittersweet.

 PHOTO #1: finished embroidery hoop

ALT: personalized baby girl birth keepsake embroidery

Hello, Summer! A Wildflower Embroidery Project Inspired by the Season

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.

Every year, when summer begins, I find myself drawn to the same colors — soft yellows, delicate blues, fresh greens, and tiny wildflowers that seem to appear everywhere. They may look simple, but to me they represent everything I love about this season: freedom, warmth, and the beauty of ordinary moments.

That's exactly what inspired this embroidery design.

PHOTO #1: finished embroidery in hoop
ALT: wildflower embroidery in hoop summer floral embroidery

A New Embroidery Story Begins (Baby Girl Birth Keepsake for Yana)

 Sometimes the most meaningful projects don’t begin with a perfect plan.

They begin with one tiny stitch.

One outline.
One thread.
One quiet thought:
“What if I try this idea?”

And honestly… that’s exactly how these little baby footprints began 🌸

PHOTO #1: embroidery hoop with sketched baby feet outlines

ALT: baby birth keepsake embroidery work in progress

If I Started Embroidery Today: My Simple Beginner Starter Kit

I’ve been embroidering for over 20 years, and when I first started, no one really explained what I actually needed.

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.”

So if you’re new to embroidery (or starting again after a long break), this post is for you. I’m sharing my personal beginner embroidery starter kit — the tools I use, love, and genuinely recommend. Nothing fancy, nothing overwhelming… just the essentials that make stitching easier and more enjoyable.

And yes, most of these are Amazon best sellers for a reason.

PHOTO #1: cozy embroidery desk setup with hoop, floss, scissors
ALT: beginner embroidery starter kit supplies flat lay

10 BEST Embroidery Gadgets on Amazon (That Instantly Upgrade Your Stitching Setup)

 If you love embroidery or are just getting started, you’re probably realizing something very quickly:

The right tools make ALL the difference.

  Some of my embroidery and handmade lifestyle photos are available for licensing on Adobe Stock