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What's the best embroidery method?
You want a project that's easy but not boring. You want it to be gorgeous but not too time consuming. The right balance depends on your skill level and style.
I'm always looking for new styles to try. I can't stop making samplers... I like to jump all around and try a little bit of every technique!
Decorative stitching has such a long history. It's been done in a variety of forms all over the world. Some people prefer counted cross stitch, but others adore blackwork or Swedish huck weaving. I want to try them all! I love traditional needlearts and think it's important for them to find a place in the 21st century.
Please join me as I share what I've learned. I'll show you how to embroider in different ways with the hope that you, too, can find the method that best expresses you.
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Starting a New Embroidery Project
Simple beginner advice for starting a new embroidery project, including how to select a design.
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Blackwork Embroidery: The Royal Cousin of Cross Stitch
During the Renaissance, blackwork embroidery was very popular as geometric designs worked in black thread. Today, it is worked in all shades!
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Crewel Embroidery
There are no rules in crewel embroidery, so you are free to create whatever you like!
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Cross Stitch Embroidery
Counted cross stitch is the most popular embroidery method. The stitches are easy to learn, and there are a variety of patterns to suit every style.
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Hardanger Embroidery
Create delicate, lacy openings in geometric shapes with Hardanger embroidery. Learn basic Hardanger stitches, which fabrics to use, and you'll be ready to create a variety of whitework projects!
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Swedish Huck Weaving
Huck weaving is an easy form of huck embroidery that anyone can do, regardless of age.
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Home Machine Embroidery
Traditional needlecraft meets the 21st century in home machine embroidery. Use modern technology to express yourself in new ways!
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Needlepoint Canvas Work
Needlepoint canvas patterns are fun for beginners and advanced embroidery workers to stitch.
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Punch Needle Embroidery
Punch needle embroidery is like coloring with threads. You can complete punch needle patterns quickly and easily.
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Silk Ribbon Embroidery
There's nothing like silk ribbon embroidery for making gorgeous, smooth dimensional ribbon embroidery flowers and leaves.
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Finishing an Embroidery Project
Easy advice for finishing a needlework project and the best methods of display and heirloom care.
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Connect to the Embroidery Community
Connect to the embroidery community, online and offline, to share ideas, show your work, and promote traditional handcrafts.
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