How to finish hand embroidery

Finish your hand embroidery piece with edge stitching with this tutorial. This sewing technique is a beautiful way to display your art.

Securing thread on the backside can't be avoided in hand embroidery. These tips will help you to end embroidery stitches in a safe way.

These are the most common beginner mistakes in hand embroidery. Avoid these mistakes if you want to excel at the art of hand embroidery.

How to finish embroidery hoop? Lear four methods you could use to prepare your embroidery for a display in the hoop: Gathering with a running stitch Finishing with the felt backing Making a cardboard cover Gluing the fabric Click to watch video tutorial now or Pin for later.

A post that explains how to back an embroidery hoop with felt; the easy way! No stitching needed.

The great thing about embroidery is that you can stitch on anything. That doesn't mean you should, but you can! Over the years, I have found that some materials are easier to embroider than others. What Fabric Should You Use for Hand Embroidery? When you're just starting to get into hand embroidery, use a fabric that has little to no stretch, is a smooth, and doesn't have any openings or gaps in the fabric.

This page is being replaced by this easier to use directory of hand embroidery stitches. ------------------------------------ I encourage you to use additional resources if you need more instruction than this simple guide. I have found video to be very useful in understanding stitches. Please click on the links below t

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

Trellis stitch is a great way to fill large areas quickly. You can work it quite simply or really go to town with some creative flair!

Do you ever make a decision to do something and then wonder, What the heck was I thinking?!? I do that with embroidery projects all the time (if you hadn’t noticed). More to the point, I do it with embroidery deadlines. After all, it’s one thing to say, on a day like January 12th, For ...