<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Claire Harvey Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Harvey Design]]></description><link>https://www.claireharveydesign.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:16:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.claireharveydesign.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Reticello? A Beginner's Guide to Italian Needlelace]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever come across a piece of embroidery with delicate lace-like patterns sitting inside a neat grid, there's a good chance you were looking at reticello. It's a traditional Italian needlelace technique, and it looks far more complicated than it actually is once you understand the steps. Reticello combines two things: a withdrawn-thread grid (where threads are removed from the fabric to create an open framework) and needlelace stitching worked over that framework to build up...]]></description><link>https://www.claireharveydesign.com/post/what-is-reticello-a-beginner-s-guide-to-italian-needlelace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aae4de5bae4c4f77392eda0</guid><category><![CDATA[Embroidery Techniques]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da1b2d_60f76f23ac5a409a85d32cb7659ac39d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Felt Is the Perfect First Embroidery Project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're not sure where to start with hand embroidery, felt is the perfect first embroidery project, as it's one of the best materials to begin with — and it's not just beginners who love working with it. There's a reason felt ornaments are such a popular project, whatever your experience level. What Makes Felt So Beginner-Friendly? It doesn't fray. Unlike woven fabric, felt won't unravel at the edges when you cut it. That means you can cut clean shapes without worrying about a messy edge,...]]></description><link>https://www.claireharveydesign.com/post/why-felt-is-the-perfect-first-embroidery-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aae358a1fb5e4b57efe75fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner embroidery]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da1b2d_2d884a88ada84cf997a4a95056d87210~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Hand Embroidery Stitches Every Beginner Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5 most useful hand embroidery stitches you should learn as a beginner]]></description><link>https://www.claireharveydesign.com/post/5-hand-embroidery-stitches-every-beginner-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aad948a46044d755f6ce1c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner embroidery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Embroidery Stitches]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:03:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da1b2d_bbbff56be37148759b2f43d3df739be3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Actually Need to Start Hand Embroidery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beginner's guide to what you need to start hand embroidery]]></description><link>https://www.claireharveydesign.com/post/what-you-actually-need-to-start-hand-embroidery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aad78afbca59e2e6e09c4f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner embroidery]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da1b2d_cef4400ae8634c5798c3481360322d3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Harvey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>