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In this helpful Tip, Dionne discusses the importance of practice in learning new skills.
Dionne Swift's mantra is "Its all about the process, not the results"
Mandy shares a great idea how use for old embroidery pieces in both her pinkeepers and bunting.
Lorna guides you through how to work this effective 3D stitch which she uses in her embroidery work.
Dionne Swift creates unique colours and tones by using a different threads in the bobbin.
Here Sallieann uses cotton perle thread on her sewing machine to produce this 'hand stitched' look.
Dionne Swift shows how she picks and combines the elements for her artistic machine embroidery.
Useful and creative at the same time, Janet's apron comes in sizes 6months to a grown up UK size 32.
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Sallieann uses a simple folded technique to produce texture, and you can use vinyl for extra effect.
Kate Barlow shows the element of whitework, which creates a hole without cutting any of the threads.
Simple embroidery can enhance commercially printed fabric and Kate gives a series of hints and tips.
Learn more about Kate Barlow who is an embroidery tutor at the Royal School of Needlework.
This is a sewing caddy with a seasonal christmas design created in fused felt applique.
Kate guides through a blackwork stitch which is perfect for beginners and for fans of cross stitch.
Sallieann Harrison shares with us her love of wool applique which can be done by hand or by machine.
Layer, slash and sew - a great stash buster and a quick and easy weekend quilt.
FREE EMBROIDERY VIDEOS
Useful and creative at the same time, Janet's apron comes in sizes 6months to a grown up UK size 32.
Dionne Swift gives us tips on how to develop your drawing skills to support Free Motion Sewing.
Dionne Swift shows how to use two thread colours at once to highlight your free motion embroidery.
Dionne Swift shows the advantages of using a knee lift to release the tension on your work.
Dionne Swift talks through the steps to ensure your machine is ready for Free Motion Embroidery.
Which colours and weights of threads work best? Dionne Swift chooses threads for a project.
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Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Perfect Thread for Every Project
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This amazing book is sure to have you bursting with inspiration and ready to stitch your own daydream journal.
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Modern Projects from Traditional Stitches . If you think that hand embroidery is old fashioned, complicated and not for you then this book might make
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A practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in the techniques you need for raised embroidery.
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Step by step stitch guides plus historical and contemporary interpretations of crewelwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, stumpwork, silk shading and bead embroidery.
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A new and up-to-date edition of the immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling needlework designer and author Betty Barnden.
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This is a sweet little picture that incorporates the drizzle stitch to create 3D
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This is a delightful little pincushion kit that comes complete
MEET YOUR EMBROIDERY TUTORS
Susan has been teaching embroidery for many years and loves to share her enthusiasm for a wide range of techniques.
Mandy brings a distinctive whimsical design style to traditional techniques such as embellishing with buttons and rik rak.
Maggie is well known for appliqué, hot ribbon art and needlefelting. She has developed a new simple technique for invisible needle turn appliqué, perfect points, inward Vs and perfectly rounded curves.
Teaching and sharing her designs and embroidery techniques is Lorna’s passion. She loves all forms of 3-dimensional, raised and textured embroidery and tries to encompass as many of these in her designs as possible.
Kelley is keen to help people who have never done hand embroidery, to give it a go.
Niamh Wimperis is one of the most colourful and dynamic embroidery artists currently practicing. She appeared on the BBC2 programme, The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts.
Kate is a Royal School of Needlework trained tutor who loves using traditional techniques in a contemporary way
Kathleen is a freelance designer and embroiderer producing a wide range of innovative textile works. She enjoys blending traditional techniques with contemporary designs and unusual mediums to construct beautiful textiles -- from floral patterns in organza to goldwork.
Jayne is an expert at helping people understand what machine right for them, as well as teaching how to make innovative stitches on their sewing machine, opening up a whole new world of creativity.
TASTERS OF FULL-LENGTH EMBROIDERY VIDEOS
Mandy shares a great idea how use for old embroidery pieces in both her pinkeepers and bunting.
Lorna guides you through how to work this effective 3D stitch which she uses in her embroidery work.
Part 2 shows embellishing the projects, with very different approaches but equally stunning results
Simple embroidery can enhance commercially printed fabric and Kate gives a series of hints and tips.
This traditional style of stitching is very easy to do and great for all those who love handwork.
Discover the turkey work stitch, or tufting, to create a soft 3D look in your embroidery.
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Embroidery classes and much, much more
Embroidery is an excellent skill to have and we have lots of embroidery designs and ideas to inspire you. With many great tutors specialising in embroidery for beginners, as well as the more practised embroiderers, on hand to help you to create beautiful projects you’ll be an expert in no time. Subscribe to justhands-on.tv to get unlimited access to our library.