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

Blog Articles

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

When Embroidery Becomes Part of a Love Story ✨❤️

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

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.

The story behind my handmade 44th birthday dress

The story behind my handmade 44th birthday dress

I wanted a dress that would truly represent me: handmade, creative, sparkling, and full of love. So I decided to make it myself.

The story behind my handmade 44th birthday dress

I wanted a dress that would truly represent me: handmade, creative, sparkling, and full of love. So I decided to make it myself.