|  | 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. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | | | Advertisement | |