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This embroidery guide should offer help to everyone, from those just learning embroidery basics to those with more advanced challenges. Together, we can unravel the knots!
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Needlepoint Novice
I've been doing crewel work for years. Now I want to try needlepoint... Basic questions: Do I use a hoop to hold the canvas as I work? I will start with ...
Can You Identify These?
I found a pair of these at a second hand store. They are in immaculate condition. Looks to be red embroidery on unbleached linen? Handstitched on the top ...
Embroidery on a Knit Hat
I have tried several ways to do embroidery on a knit hat but still am not satisfied. It's a knit beanie hat.
I use the cap frame and density of 3.8,...
Embroidery Wreath
Ok, so I'm not asking myself for help (at least not today), but I really wanted to share my embroidery wreath with you. Perhaps it will be of help to ...
Gingham Cross Stitch
Where can I find patterns for cross stitch on gingham? I had gingham cross stitch patterns for designs on aprons from the 50's and 60's, but I lost them ...
Punchneedle Loops
How do I keep the punchneedle loops to stay on the right side? Every time I pull the needle back to make another stitch,the first one comes out.
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Sit on Scroll Frame
My sit on scroll frame is wide enough for a 16" canvas. Are dowls interchangeable? I don't know if I can use 20" or 24" dowls with this sit on frame. I ...
Newbie Embroidery Person Needs Embroidery Machine Advice
I have been researching embroidery machines, and I'm quite confused. I would like to buy a good quality, easy to use machine that will last a long time....
Can't Find 6.5 Mesh Waste Canvas
I'm unable to find 6.5 mesh waste canvas. My pattern instructions call for 6.5 mesh. Can you help me?
Amy's Answer
The smallest I can find right ...
Machine or Handmade Embroidered Huck Towels?
I just bought 9 beautiful embroidered huck towels from an antique mall and the clerk told me they were hand embroidered. I see no stiches on the back of ...
Starting Huck Weaving
How do I start my first stitch? Since it is all worked on top and usually started in the middle of the piece, a knot sure can't be made to hold the first ...
Old Embroidery Transfers
I have some old embroidery transfers that are deep blue in color. I want to iron them onto a black fabric; they don't show up on the black. I know I can ...
Finishing Needlepoint Canvas Stocking
I need to finish this canvas needlepoint stocking. Wording, ruffle, and trees are beads. How do I cut a piece of velvet for the backing BEFORE I cut the ...
Ending a Thread in Reversible Embroidery
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What is the best way to end a thread in reversible embroidery? I am embroidering a pashmina in a celtic heart pattern, just using double running stitch,...
Looking for a Machine Embroidery Design
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Hello!
I am looking for a machine embroidery design:
Bernina House-Mouse Design 810
Can you tell me maybe, where I can look for this design?
Are there ...
Needlepoint: Stitching Long Diagonal Lines
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I have a needlepoint tapestry that I have been working on for *years* -- sailing boats at sunset in a harbour. The basic design is easy enough with bold ...
Brother 270d Loud Noise
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I have this little machine - the Brother 270d. I have embroidered thousands of hours on it. I have owned many different machines including some high end ...
Hoop Problems
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I have tried tension, plastic and wood that tighten with a screw, and rubber outer that stretch over a plastic inner hoop--always with the same result-...
Remove Extra Thread or Dust & Cutting Machine Threads
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We would like to know what are techniques to cut the front and back thread of embroidery done by a Multi Head Machine.
Also, we would like suggestions ...
Locating Monk (Huck) Cloth
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I am having a difficult time finding monk cloth!!! Seaching the internet with almost zero for luck (maybe I'm just not good at it). Do you have any trusted ...
Brother Pacesetter Embroidery Machine Not Working
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I own an PC-8500 Pacesetter embroidery machine by Brother, and the touch screen on it will not work. Do you have any suggestions of what it could be or ...
Tying Off Thread
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I've done cross stitch for many years and just started embroidery but I've never been able to find the proper way to secure the floss when finished. Could ...
Embroidering on Puffy Winter Jacket
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What is the trick to getting machine embroidery to stitch out correctly on a puffy winter jacket? My design stitches out great on plain heavy cotton but ...
Identifying the Style and Origin of an Embroidery
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A friend asked me for assistance in identying what style of embroidery this is, as well as it's origin. Any information at all would be helpful...
Amy'...
What is the Pueblo stitch?
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I have a kit I purchased in the late 1980's ( Spring Barn by Barbara Jennings) and it has no directions for the pueblo stitch. I have been unable to ...
Filo vs. Crewel
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I have a kit that has yarn and embroidery thread. Which one is considered for the crewel work and which one is for the filo work?
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The ...
White Thread from Bobbin Showing
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I was given a used Brother SE-270D. I was doing some of the pre-programmed embroidery patterns and all of a sudden the colored thread from the top got ...
Fluffy Embroidery Stitches
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I remember doing a stitch that could be trimmed to make a fluffy cat and am doing a Santa that I thought possibly I could recreate that stitch and give ...
Embroidering a Tied Ribbon Bow
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How do I embroider a tied ribbon bow, giving the effect of the tied bow loops? I suppose it would be dimensional.
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Are you talking about ...
