Hand Embroidery Tutorials

by Jenny Hart

Want to learn hand embroidery? Who has the time? You do. I know it sounds painstaking, time-consuming and intimidating. Whatever. This is a deceptively simple craft. Embroidery is easy, relaxing, and one of the least expensive hobbies you can take up. My instructions aren't quite the same as others, like my Fool-Proof French Knot. YOU CAN DO THIS. So, let's do this...

 

 

Basic Tools for Hand Embroidery:

 

 

 

 

 

Three Simple Stitches for Hand Embroidery:

 

More Stitches for Hand Embroidery:

 

 

 

Tricks & Techniques:

 

 

How-To: Dark Fabrics Part 1

How-To: Dark or Stretchy Fabrics Part 2