Partial stitching – when you need to embroider very quickly!

I'm sharing a tried-and-true way to make a memorable handmade gift if you're an embroiderer but are short on time for a large-scale project 😋 Purchase a kit that features partial stitching – the amount can range from very minimal to quite "concentrated."

First, let's clarify that partial stitching comes in many different forms:

- Beads – they can be sewn onto the base using traditional methods (in rows) or alternative ones (in circles, squares, stripes, and even entire patterns). One of the most prominent manufacturers of such kits is Abris Art. They create magnificent designs of any complexity.

- Thread – this is usually printed cross-stitch, where the fabric is already "painted" with crosses that you simply need to cover with embroidery in the indicated colors. Less common are kits for partial embroidery using satin stitch or tapestry stitch. In this case, the boundaries for different shades are marked on the background base – it's very similar to paint-by-numbers, the principle is the same. Such kits can be found from Dimensions (for example, photo 1), but since their prices can be steep, especially for tapestry, you might consider more budget-friendly but equally impressive pictures from Nova Sloboda. They even have incredibly beautiful options where embroidery floss and beads are organically intertwined.

- Mixed partial stitching options – this includes a blend of techniques: ribbons + satin stitch, satin stitch + cross-stitch, tapestry + beads; there can be many variations. They all have one thing in common – there is a background that does not need to be stitched.

Depending on the number of areas that are "covered" with cross-stitch, beads, satin stitch, or ribbons, a project can take anywhere from one day to a week. It requires little effort, but the result is impressive – I highly recommend it 👍