kelly8875
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 30, 2021 1:21:09 GMT
I want to learn how to embroidery really well. I know like anything it takes practice. I used to do it with my grandma when I was young, she did it all the time. I’m not completely a novice, but want to learn techniques and terminology. I’ve been watching some you tube videos, so I do know some things better now again.
Any videos you like, or Facebook groups? Any brands of floss you prefer?
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quiltz
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Post by quiltz on Dec 30, 2021 1:46:30 GMT
I have been doing hand stitching embroidery since I was 4 years old. My Oma taught me to do the stitches.
DMC is the only brand of floss that I will use.
I still have my booklet sampler from Brownies showing all the stitches - running stitch, back stitch, chain stitch, cross-stitch and hemming stitch.
Practice is the best way. I don't know of any you-tube, as I use a McCall's embroidery book to help me. I am old-school.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 30, 2021 2:07:35 GMT
Check out the free online course for beginner's by Denise Hendrick - Beginning Hand Embroidery . She is about to start a free 10-week online class that teaches 12 stitches. She does this annually. She also has a Facebook group under Romantic Recollections. The thread brands I use tend to be DMC, Valdani, Anchor, in both 6-strand cotton or Perle cotton, depending on the design. |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Dec 30, 2021 2:09:27 GMT
I love embroidery but have not done any in some years. I have some kits waiting to be worked so hopefully I can get to them soon. I love the designs that have a lot of various stitches.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 30, 2021 2:14:43 GMT
I too learned from my grandmother and embroidered dresser scarves and pillowcase hems under her tutelage.
I did a lot of cross stitching in the 1980s and 90s as well. But I haven’t stitched anything in years.
I remember it being so meditative. I miss that. I’ve considered taking up needlepoint instead. Possibly for the seats of my dining room chairs.
I hope you get good info. It can be such a rewarding hobby!
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Post by ceepea on Dec 30, 2021 2:57:10 GMT
Check out the free online course for beginner's by Denise Hendrick - Beginning Hand Embroidery . She is about to start a free 10-week online class that teaches 12 stitches. She does this annually. She also has a Facebook group under Romantic Recollections. The thread brands I use tend to be DMC, Valdani, Anchor, in both 6-strand cotton or Perle cotton, depending on the design. Thank you for this. I just signed up! I have been watching hand embroidery and slow stitching videos all month. Cant wait to try this. I’be been watching Anne Brook textile artist on YouTube. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 30, 2021 3:06:25 GMT
I’ve considered taking up needlepoint instead. I'm doing more needlepoint now as I find it easier on my hands (arthritis). My focus is on making ornaments and I plan to have a needlepoint ornament garland or wreath next year. This could be done with embroidered pieces as well. So much inspiration for both embroidery and needlepoint in Instagram. My inspiration piece -  |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 30, 2021 3:11:57 GMT
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Post by sunnyd on Dec 30, 2021 3:16:49 GMT
I spent a lot on THESE ornaments. If you get good at it before next Christmas let me know. I need more of them.  |
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kelly8875
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 30, 2021 3:27:31 GMT
Check out the free online course for beginner's by Denise Hendrick - Beginning Hand Embroidery . She is about to start a free 10-week online class that teaches 12 stitches. She does this annually. She also has a Facebook group under Romantic Recollections. The thread brands I use tend to be DMC, Valdani, Anchor, in both 6-strand cotton or Perle cotton, depending on the design. I will check it out! My kids got me some small kits for Christmas, so I want to work on them. I started one tonight, and my eyes demand the reading glasses 😂 I want to have something to keep me busy while watching tv. |
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Post by lucyg on Dec 30, 2021 5:02:26 GMT
I used to do cross stitch embroidery, but haven’t picked up a needle in years. I’m afraid my eyesight wouldn’t be good enough anymore. I don’t know what kind of designs you like, but there is a world of beautiful patterns out there. I was into reproduction antique samplers and have bunches of them sprinkled throughout my house. They’re usually done on even-weave linen rather than an Aida-type cloth. I use DMC cotton floss or a variety of hand-dyed silk threads. This shop is local to me but does lots of mail order (probably mostly mail order after two years of COVID!). She carries loads of gorgeous patterns, fabrics, and threads. Needle in a Haystack |
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Post by cawoman on Dec 30, 2021 6:56:50 GMT
My niece does beautiful cross stitch. I love the finished projects and tried to get in to it about 5 years ago. I'm not sure what my problem was but just couldn't stay focused, darn it! I remember one person I really liked on line was Lindy Stitches. Her patterns were so cute. Have fun!
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Post by muggins on Dec 30, 2021 7:59:53 GMT
I really recommend Domestika for arts and craft video courses. They’re usually between 2-3 hours long split into 10 minute segments. I think it’s a Spanish company so many of the instructors are non-English speakers. There are subtitles though.
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Post by gillyp on Dec 30, 2021 8:00:42 GMT
Check out the free online course for beginner's by Denise Hendrick - Beginning Hand Embroidery . She is about to start a free 10-week online class that teaches 12 stitches. She does this annually. She also has a Facebook group under Romantic Recollections. The thread brands I use tend to be DMC, Valdani, Anchor, in both 6-strand cotton or Perle cotton, depending on the design. Thank you for this. I just signed up! I have been watching hand embroidery and slow stitching videos all month. Cant wait to try this. I’be been watching Anne Brook textile artist on YouTube. I second Denise Hendrick and can’t recall right now if it’s her or another embroiderer who sends regular, free emails through the year with new stitches. I’ll look it up. Anne Brooke (H-Anne-Made) is one of my favourite textile artists. A friend of mine goes to her workshops, lucky thing! I follow some amazing embroiderers and textile artists on Instagram and Facebook. I’ll dig out some links if you like. You might be interested in seeing what The Royal College of Needlework can offer. royal-needlework.org.uk/courses/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_Do1oeL9QIVmpntCh2hkAAMEAAYASACEgJn4_D_BwE I can’t remember if their courses are in person or available online since the pandemic. |
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Post by craftykitten on Dec 30, 2021 8:51:36 GMT
http://instagram.com/p/CJs2hPqpz46 I haven’t done much this year - this was a Christmas present in 2020. I use mostly DMC or Anchor threads, depending on the colours.Michelle Staub does amazing thread painting portraits and has just released a book. www.stitchingsabbatical.com/http://instagr.am/p/CWIXIhFtQjn Mary Corbet has a good website www.needlenthread.com/ for lots of different stitches, and she has a FB group too. I’m also in a group called Modern Hand Embroidery, there is swearing and nudity so if that isn’t your thing, probably best avoided  Stitching is SO therapeutic. I take some to every chemo session, and I use it at home to stop me mindlessly browsing the internet |
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Post by peasapie on Dec 30, 2021 9:59:58 GMT
I’m in a fairly new fb group called stitching a round. The leader just completed an amazing 365-day large hoop full of tiny embroidered images - one for each day of the year. She’s been so generous in teaching and inspiring, and many of us are about to embark on a year of one tiny image per day with her guidance and suggestions.
I used to embroider years ago and never thought I’d get back to it, but seeing her work lit a fire for me.
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 30, 2021 10:52:52 GMT
I finished two years ago, an embroidered quilt that was a block of the month by Sue Spargo. The blocks and instructions came once a month and she had videos and the like at the the time. I don't know what is available from her now, but I really learned a lot seeing how some of the stitches were made. Before that, I could not figure some of them out just by reading written instructions. I can't find a photo of it now, but here is a pic of hers -I would not recommend making a whole quilt, but would highly suggest you watch videos of how to do various stitches. Also would like to add that this is wool that I have embroidered and it makes it so much easier because of the thickness and not having to hoop the fabric
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 30, 2021 13:37:06 GMT
Long ago. Embroidery while very young, pillow case hems, all gone. I have a few small pieces my mom did.
I've done cross stitch, in fact just found some pieces.
Crewel pieces, one framed.
Back in about 1915, my grandmother was looking for her 2nd oldest DS missing from his 7th birthday party. She found him sitting in his room embroidering ...
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 30, 2021 13:46:11 GMT
nlwilkins - Your quilt is gorgeous! I love those colors. I had forgotten about Sue Spargo - even though I received her book last year for Christmas.  kelly8875 - If you don't have it, consider getting the Sue Spargo book Creative Stitching (2nd Edition). It's well worth having on hand. Each stitch is shown with a close up color photo, as well as detailed instructions and diagrams. It's smallish, so will fit in a handwork bag and is spiral bound.
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Post by wellway on Dec 30, 2021 13:46:51 GMT
Beautiful projects, ladies. I will enjoy checking out the links.
Keep repeating to myself, I do not need another hobby, I do not need....
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kelly8875
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 30, 2021 14:16:08 GMT
nlwilkins - Your quilt is gorgeous! I love those colors. I had forgotten about Sue Spargo - even though I received her book last year for Christmas. kelly8875 - If you don't have it, consider getting the Sue Spargo book Creative Stitching (2nd Edition). It's well worth having on hand. Each stitch is shown with a close up color photo, as well as detailed instructions and diagrams. It's smallish, so will fit in a handwork bag and is spiral bound. Thanks! I will take a look at it. I'm better with books and photos in the long run. But videos 'show' it better for sure when you need to see the movements. |
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Dec 30, 2021 14:48:58 GMT
I have been doing hand stitching in the evenings while watching TV to get myself off of my phone. I enjoy it. DMC has several free patterns and I agree this is the only brand of floss I'll use. I picked up a couple of Mandala kits from Brooklyn Habberdashery www.brooklynhaberdashery.com/collections/un-chat-dans-laiguille?page=2 These were quick and relaxing. I hung them on my sewing room wall. |
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Post by Merge on Dec 30, 2021 14:52:56 GMT
I used to do some freehand embroidery as a teen - would buy thrift shop clothes and embroider flowers and vines on them. I think I’d enjoy getting into stamped designs now (for decor - not clothes).
Older DD has recently taken up punch needle embroidery and she likes that a lot. It goes pretty quickly.
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Post by SockMonkey on Dec 30, 2021 14:56:20 GMT
I had a bunch of Sublime Stitching kits before I purged a lot of my craft stash. They're really nice, and there are good tutorials on the site. sublimestitching.com/ |
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Post by nine on Dec 30, 2021 15:24:07 GMT
I love doing it. Youtube is a great resource.
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quiltz
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Post by quiltz on Dec 30, 2021 15:52:17 GMT
I had a dream of doing a small internship at the Royal College of Needlework in 1998, after I had completed the Embroiderers' Association of Canada's Basic Counted Thread correspondence course in 1998. It was a difficult course including pulled thread, hemming and also learning Hardanger embroidery. I really love doing Hardanger embroidery and have made a table cloth, 52"x72". The tablecloth was in exchange for framing of my very many hardanger samplers. The most difficult picture that I cross-stitched was a 2 dimensional picture, Christmas themed. From a Better Homes & Gardens book, the background was done on 32/inch linen and the outside of the house was done on 28 count linen. The background featured the tree in the "window" and other festive items "inside the house". The outer was a lot of hardanger to create the windows, the open spaces (windows) above the front door and the living room windows. Very difficult to frame, as each thread needed to be straight. I have also done some crewel pieces, embroidered tablecloths, ornaments and more. |
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Post by finsup on Dec 30, 2021 20:54:10 GMT
I don’t know if she’s currently doing any or switched more to crochet, but MichyM had done some really beautiful needlework. |
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Post by sweet on Dec 31, 2021 1:28:02 GMT
Check out the free online course for beginner's by Denise Hendrick - Beginning Hand Embroidery . She is about to start a free 10-week online class that teaches 12 stitches. She does this annually. She also has a Facebook group under Romantic Recollections. The thread brands I use tend to be DMC, Valdani, Anchor, in both 6-strand cotton or Perle cotton, depending on the design. Thanks for posting this link. I have been collecting a lot of fun hand embroidered pins on Pinterest and this class is exactly what I need to get started! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 31, 2021 3:14:51 GMT
Thanks for posting this link. I have been collecting a lot of fun hand embroidered pins on Pinterest and this class is exactly what I need to get started! That's great! Have fun! |
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Post by worrywart on Dec 31, 2021 15:37:44 GMT
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