Wondering what's the best method to transfer your hand embroidery pattern? It's based on a variety of factors including the complexity of the pattern, the type of fabric you want to stitch it on as well as the fabric color, weight and what the final project will be. But don't worry - I've broken down the pros and cons of several methods here to help you decide what's best for you!
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A Quick and Easy Way to Frame Dimensional Hand Embroidery
I love finding creative ways to display hand embroidery and there are so many ways to show off your stitches without keeping them in a hoop. This quick and easy method for displaying dimensional embroidery can be used with any picture frame that you might have around your home, find at a yard sale, or purchase at a store.
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Enhance Your Stitching with These Must-Try Hand Embroidery Threads
You may find that as your embroidery skills and experience have grown, you’re eager to try a wider range of threads for various stitches, effects, and techniques. If you’re ready to branch out and play with something new, here is a sampling of some threads that are great for embroidery. It all depends on the look and feel you want to attain!
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All You (Really) Need to Begin Hand Embroidery
When it comes to my craft, a question I’m often asked is: “how do I get started with hand embroidery?”
While I could come up with an exhaustive list of all you could possibly invest in, I believe that overcomplicates things and can be a roadblock to stitching. There really are only a handful of supplies you need to begin embroidering, which is one of the many reasons I enjoy the craft so much! It doesn’t require a lot of monetary investment to get started, and you can always add to your toolbox if you decide it’s something you enjoy.
So what do you need to get started with hand embroidery? I’m glad you asked!
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How to Keep Embroidery Floss from Showing Through the Back of Your Fabric
You know the moment. You find the *perfect* fabric for your next hand embroidery project. It’s got a beautiful weave, it’s just the right color and it’s ON SALE! Yay! You get it home, cut and iron it, transfer your pattern perfectly…but when you start stitching on it, you realize your threads are just slightly showing through the back of the fabric. The good news is there is a really easy fix to this problem!
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