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About Needlecrafts: Spotlight on Embroidery

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From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor
This week we're taking a look at embroidery, including all the basics you need to get started and some pretty patterns to inspire you. Happy crafting!

Embroidery Stitch Glossary
These guides to embroidery stitches are really clear and detailed, so you can get started quickly and build your skills and stitch repertoire.

How to Use an Embroidery Hoop
There aren't a lot of essential tools when it comes to embroidery, but one that's completely necessary is an embroidery hoop. Here's how to use it so your projects will come out right.

Embroidery Projects for Beginners
If you're ready to start working embroidery, here's a great collection of projects to get you started. From redwork to crewel, stem stitch and beyond, these pretty patterns will help you build your skills.

All About Thread Twist and Nap
Until I was exploring this site I'd actually never considered the idea that thread could have a nap or that the twist of the thread could matter. This is a really interesting, kind of geeky article that I just love.
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