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Beautiful needlework - stitch by stitchHave you admired a beautiful piece of needlework or embroidery and wished you had the skills to create something just as wonderful?Maybe you have tried and got stuck, had nowhere to turn for advice, and that project is now languishing in the back of a cupboard somewhere, unfinished? Go on, be honest. How long has it been sitting there? A year? Two? Twenty? Ready to pick that UFO (UnFinished Object) up again and complete it this time? Or maybe you want to learn a new type of embroidery? With the help of my step by step tutorials you will soon have others admiring YOUR work, and getting inspired to try this fantastic hobby themselves.
Where do I start?All embroidery techniques fit into one of two categories - counted or surface (also known as freestyle). You will probably prefer one over the other, but why not try both to narrow things down and discover your favorite?The equipment needed will vary, depending on your chosen technique. Different fabrics, needles and threads are used for example, but don't worry I will walk you through each of these. Clicking on the photos below will take you to different sections of the site where you can see what is possible in each needlework technique. So go on, have fun. Start something different today!
Counted thread techniquesCounted work is done on evenly woven fabric, or canvas, which helps to keep the stitch sizes uniform. They are often worked from a chart which tells you where to place the stitches and colors.
Surface embroidery techniquesDon't like counting threads? Try the following free style needlework techniques...
Needlework suppliesWhat do you need in your workbox? Check out the following pages for information on your basic equipment and supplies.
Needlework finishing schoolAfter all the time and care you take to create your project it would be a shame to hide it away in a drawer!There are as many ways to finish your work as there are methods of creating it.
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