Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials

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Common Mistakes Made in Hand Embroidery

Hi there! June was such a busy month, I began July with a break of two weeks. During that time, I interacted with the embroidery circle — A Needle Bit of Joy, to check on what they were up to. Mostly, I help them decide patterns and colors, and also...

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Hand Embroidery FAQ

What do I need to begin hand embroidery? Here is a list of the basic tools you need to begin hand embroidery: Fabric – A normal white cotton fabric Thread – Embroidery floss or Perle cotton Embroidery hoop – size #6 or #8 Scissors – a small one Needle- Size...

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Materials Required for Hand Embroidery

To begin the hand embroidery, you need only a few things, six of them actually-some of which you might already have. Most of these things can be easily purchased from a hobby shop in most places. Tools like the hoop, needles, scissors can be reused and would run for years,...

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Needles

A needle is the main stitching tool that has been used since times immemorial. Needles have a sharp tip at one end which is used to pierce through the fabric. The other end of the needle has a small hole or opening called the ‘eye’. The thread is passed through...

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Glossary

All about the tools and supplies needed for hand embroidery Understanding the tools and supplies used in hand embroidery will help you in deciding how to perfect your project. This section will give you information on these various tools you can associate with hand embroidery. I have tried to keep...