embroidery help

[ejean9]

i would like to try embroidery..is it difficult ? where is the best place to start ? and to buy threads ect

[paintinglemonjane]

Is this any help.

http://www.essortment.com/all/embroiderybasic_rtgv.htm

Here is another one Jean

http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/06...-stitches.html

[youmeus]

Embroidry is a great hobby. I am making pillowcases for Christmas gifts.

I don't know about stores there but Micheals or other craft stores have kits and everything you need to get started.

Good luck and let us see some of the finished projects.

[ejean9]

thanks Plj...very useful..Youmeus..i certainly shall..if they are worth showing..lol

[bykimbo]

i would like to try embroidery..is it difficult ? )

Completely impossible.




Or maybe that's just me.

[paintinglemonjane]

Completely impossible.




Or maybe that's just me.

No it isn't.:eek

The links I posted above are just simple stitches and take you through step by step.

There is also a video library in the second link. I shows you how to do each stitch.

[tjsprinting]

i would like to try embroidery..is it difficult ? where is the best place to start ? and to buy threads ect

best place to start is by threading the needle- providing you can see the eye!!!

[PoppyGrove]

best place to start is by threading the needle- providing you can see the eye!!!

Threading the needle is sometimes a heck of a lot easier said than done. If ever I'm using a very small needle I find I have to resort to a needle threader - my eyes won't let me see the eye of the needle to thread it.

[tjsprinting]

I know the feeling, the needle is moved closer then further away from me, my kids think I am doing some sort of meditation!!!!

or playing the invisible trombone

[paintinglemonjane]

Threading the needle is sometimes a heck of a lot easier said than done. If ever I'm using a very small needle I find I have to resort to a needle threader - my eyes won't let me see the eye of the needle to thread it.

Have you tried a magnifier that goes around your neck.
I have one for detailed work. It's brilliant, you can adjust the cord to whatever length you want it away from your face. They are great for reading with too.