Mariana's Diary

Welcome to my blog! Here, I’ll share glimpses of my work, embroidery tips, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow along for inspiration and handmade stories stitched with love.
- Mariana

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A Sweet Embroidery Project 🧁

A Sweet Embroidery Project 🧁

A sweet embroidery project inspired by a pastry chef’s creations: a chocolate tartlet and a croquembouche, carefully stitched on aprons and t-shirts, turning desserts into wearable art.

A Sweet Embroidery Project 🧁

A sweet embroidery project inspired by a pastry chef’s creations: a chocolate tartlet and a croquembouche, carefully stitched on aprons and t-shirts, turning desserts into wearable art.

When Embroidery Becomes Part of a Love Story ✨❤️

When Embroidery Becomes Part of a Love Story ✨❤️

Turning a groom’s idea into reality — 50 napkins embroidered with love, luck, and meaning

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When Embroidery Becomes Part of a Love Story ✨❤️

Turning a groom’s idea into reality — 50 napkins embroidered with love, luck, and meaning

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My First Paid Embroidery Job: A Journey from Nerves to Pride

My First Paid Embroidery Job: A Journey from Ne...

In 2023, I completed my first paid embroidery order — two personalized tote bags for teachers. My embroidery machine had just arrived, and as a beginner, the process was challenging....

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My First Paid Embroidery Job: A Journey from Ne...

In 2023, I completed my first paid embroidery order — two personalized tote bags for teachers. My embroidery machine had just arrived, and as a beginner, the process was challenging....

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Embroidered childhood memories

Embroidered childhood memories

What began as two faded childhood drawings became a heartfelt embroidery project to preserve a mother’s most treasured memories. With stitches, we brought Francesca and Sofia’s early artwork to life.

Embroidered childhood memories

What began as two faded childhood drawings became a heartfelt embroidery project to preserve a mother’s most treasured memories. With stitches, we brought Francesca and Sofia’s early artwork to life.

A love letter in thread

A love letter in thread

Each phrase was a love letter in itself, filled with gratitude, hope, and tenderness. As I stitched each word, I imagined the joy and emotion these would bring.

A love letter in thread

Each phrase was a love letter in itself, filled with gratitude, hope, and tenderness. As I stitched each word, I imagined the joy and emotion these would bring.

Embroidery that brings clothes back

Embroidery that brings clothes back

With a few stitches, I turned damaged clothes into favorites again. Embroidery covered flaws, added meaning, and brought new life to pieces we love.

Embroidery that brings clothes back

With a few stitches, I turned damaged clothes into favorites again. Embroidery covered flaws, added meaning, and brought new life to pieces we love.