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Want to learn how to embroider?
I was lucky to have two grandmothers who loved to create beautiful items with a needle (or hook) and thread, and they both passed that skill onto me. But not everyone is blessed with a family member that they can sit beside and learn from. Of course we have an advantage over our forebears, the internet!
Although this needlework site is getting bigger by the week, it has an advantage over any book. I am here to help you if you get stuck! You can reach me by using the contact form or by calling me on 044 1832 293581 and talking in person. In fact, if you live close enough, I will even come out and teach you and a group of likeminded friends. The site is divided up into sections that you can explore, such as Colcha embroidery and Redwork embroidery, giving you the chance to find the embroidery style that is just right for you. Whether you find you like the precision of counted thread needlework techniques like Hardanger and needlepoint, or prefer the freedom of free style embroidery (also know as surface embroidery) and embellishing crazy quilts you will find something here for you.
So what is embroidery?
The simple definition is the decoration of fabrics with stitches worked with thread and a needle. Adding embellishments such as beads and buttons can expand your skills even further.Embroidered items can be used in our day to day life, such as needlepoint cushions, or framed and displayed just for the joy of looking at them. They can be worked with only one stitch, such as cross stitch, or incorporate many different basic embroidery stitches. They can be stitched in glorious bright coloured threads or in either red , black or white only. They can be chunky and raised from the fabric surface, as in Stumpwork or worked in tiny, delicate pulled stitches that rearrange the actual fabric threads. If I have whetted your appetite for learning how to embroider you may want to start by taking a look at the embroidery supplies page to see what you might need. Then find out how to transfer a pattern onto your cloth, and what type of needle you will require. Next, pick a style from the navigation bar on the left of each page and try some of the free embroidery lessons. When I am teaching needlework in person I am often told that I seem to be able to remember what it was like to learn something new and explain the basics really well. Hopefully you will find my written hand embroidery instructions just as easy to follow. But remember I am always here if you need extra help. I am happy to explain things further and in different ways until you understand how to embroider a particular stitch or technique. Just ask! The most important thing is to have fun learning how to embroider. It is a wonderful way to relax from the busy lifestyle we all live nowadays. And you could be creating an heirloom to pass down to your children and children's children. I know that I treasure pieces stitched by my grandmothers and even my father.
do you have a question about Embroidery?
This is your spot to ask any embroidery questions that you have. Other visitors to the site will be able to view and hopefully answer your queries. What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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Crazy quilt embroideryLet yourself go and learn how to embroider on a crazy quilt block.
Redwork embroideryYou might like to start with redwork, a simple outline stitch technique worked in one colour.
Basic embroidery stitchesCheck the stitch index for a list of many hand embroidery stitches that you can use in your projects.
Chain stitch embroideryLearn a simple stitch and see ways you can vary it.
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