This video explores the basics of embroidery floss, needles and scissors. What is a skein of floss? How many strands do I need to use? How do I thread my needle? What size of needle should I use? What is the best brand of floss? I answer all these questions and more! This post was […]
I think this method is probably my favorite method for transferring and using embroidery designs. There’s also the window and hoop method, which would be a good runner up for me, but the Sulky is my absolute favorite. Sulky is my favorite because it’s super easy to print out whatever I want anytime and stick […]
Last week, I did a review on a couple different types of pens that can be used for transferring embroidery designs onto fabric. Today, I’m going to show you an easy method to get the design onto the fabric. For this method, you’ll need your embroidery design printed on paper, your fabric, and pens for […]
I think that a perfect transfer method is the holy grail of embroidery. Tracing works with light colored fabrics, but what to trace with? There are pencils, chalk, and pens that are specifically made for fabric, but they all have issues. They disappear while you’re still working on a project, they don’t disappear when they’re […]
Embroidery has always been an activity close to my heart. I nearly always have something I’m embroidering. I even bring it with me to playdates or when I know I’m going to be waiting around, like at doctor’s appointments. I wanted to share some of my favorite supplies with you. I think that quality supplies […]