EMBROIDERY TIPS

I loved to embroider when I was a young woman.

It was a time when embroidery was really popular and I embroidered everything from pillows to designs on tops and jeans. 

Then embroidery seemed to fall out of fashion and I moved on to other crafts and sewing and left embroidery behind. 

Unfortunately, along the way, I also lost all of the beautiful items I embroidered. 

I really wish I had them back, but I have been thinking that I would like to create some new embroidered pieces. 

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History of Embroidery

Did you know that embroidery can actually be traced back to 30,000 BC? 

Wow, I had no idea. I guess I thought it was created in drawing rooms where ladies of leisure sat plying their needles. 

Soemthing else I didn't know is that Henry Fonda's favorite hobby was embroidery. 

Although much of today's embroidery is machine generated, I much prefer the embroidery that is done by hand. 

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Where To Start

At one time embroidery stitches were second nature to me, but I am sure I have lost all of my knowledge along the way and need to relearn the skill.

I always had a hard time with French knots. Thank goodness for YouTube.

I will definitely be practicing those knots before I try them on an actual piece.

I also found this great book on Amazon. It has step by step guides for more than 200 embroidery stitches. (just ordered this for myself)

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Who knew there were that many stitches?

If you are new to embroidery I definitely recommend practicing before tackling a new piece.

Choosing A Project

Don't you love choosing a new project?

Looking on Etsy definitely sent me down a rabbit hole.

How sweet is this heart kit?

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If you love samplers and don't have the patience or desire to make your own, this fabulous vintage sampler is available in my Etsy shop. 

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If you want to create your own sampler this Alice in Wonderland sampler kit is adorable. 

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If you get started on this sweet pillow now you can have it finished in time for your summer home decor.

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While I am waiting for my embroidery book to arrive I will be pulling out some embroidery floss I have stashed away. so I will be ready to practice.

Do you embroider? 

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