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Vlog: Getting Started with Hand Embroidery

January 13, 2014 By Jenna 28 Comments

Why do I keep making videos for you? Only the kids living on writer’s block can tell.

Finally use all of those hand embroidery patterns you’ve been pinning. Such an easy craft!  And addicting. This guide to hand embroidery for beginners will show you all of the materials you’ll need and includes videos!

© maramicado / Dollar Photo Club

First Video: Intro and Kids Fighting

 

video1 from Jenna@CallHerHappy on Vimeo.
 

 

Second Video: Supplies Needed

 

video2 from Jenna@CallHerHappy on Vimeo.
 

 

Third Video: Actually Stitching and Finishing

 

video3 from Jenna@CallHerHappy on Vimeo.
 

 

Fourth Video: One last thing I forgot

 

video4 from Jenna@CallHerHappy on Vimeo.
 

 

Supplies Needed:

Embroidery Floss
Embroidery Hoop
Scissors
Fabric
Pattern or Picture
Transfer Pen
Needles

Types of Stitches:

This isn’t comprehensive, but it is a list of the most basic stitches.
There’s tons of fancy shmancy stuff to teach yourself.
Back
Blanket
Chain
Cross
French Knot
Lazy Daisy
Running
Satin
Seed
Stem
Split

Favorite Shops and Resources:

My Pinterest Board
Clementine Pattern Co.
The Creative Muster
Bobbin at 5280
Hi It’s Jilly
Sublime Stitching
Wild Olive

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  1. Jillian says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I love it! And, now it’s even more official that we neeeeeed to meet! I haven’t braved doing a vlog yet. Maybe one of these days. Ha ha!

    Reply
  2. Abbey @ Surviving Our Blessings says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    I have been thinking about trying embroidery lately…this might be just the push I need to get started. Thanks for taking the time to make this video (in spite of the frustration!)- you made it look very doable and non-intimidating.

    Reply
  3. Hannah Gokie says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    LOVE the vlogs – I’ve been sort-of embroidering for awhile but you inspired me to get back into it! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

    Reply
  4. Jane says

    July 22, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Thank you for all the effort in putting the videos together! Your children are adorable!

    Reply
  5. Rosemary Foley says

    September 11, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Hi !! I want to get back into hand embroidery !!! looking for transfers or patterns. want to learn to put pics on fabric… just need to find out what kind of fabric to use. love this craft !!! thank you !!

    Reply
  6. Bass Embroidery Designs says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Analysis actually helps to figure out the problem. How to find the problem and their solutions you actually solve all this all hassle.

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  7. Melanie Mills says

    April 29, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Do u have these in book form?

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  8. Melanie Mills says

    April 29, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Does this come in book form?

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  9. sally says

    July 30, 2017 at 12:19 am

    Hi!

    I can use punch needle? I have needles with measures of 1.2 and 1,6 and 2.2
    which one can Iuse?

    Reply
  10. Aimee Aimee says

    October 20, 2017 at 2:37 am

    Thank you for a great explanation. I was looking online for a similar idea and really appreciate it
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  11. Saneem says

    August 9, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    I love it. really great ideas and new techniques. Thanks a lot.

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  12. Anwar says

    August 9, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Great ideas from this site always.

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  14. Ritchel says

    September 19, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Mind-blowing ideas for beginners. Was so helpful for my lady.

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  15. Tahmi says

    November 15, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Lovely speeches about hand embroidery and techniques.
    She explained well very well than anyone else. Satisfying tutorial.
    Also, please add some more techniques for us to learn more about hand embroidery.

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  16. Tahmi | Embroidery File says

    November 15, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    Oh I forgot to tell you one thing. Can you tell us which hand embroidery stitches is the most beautiful for the wall matt?

    Reply
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  18. johnes michael says

    February 6, 2020 at 9:20 am

    nice article, it is very helpful for me. i really appreciate your efforts. this is really interesting to read and very clearly explained the ideas. thanks for sharing such an amazing article.

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  19. embroidery digitising says

    February 6, 2020 at 9:22 am

    nice article, it is very helpful for me. i really appreciate your efforts. this is really interesting to read and very clearly explained the ideas. thanks for sharing such an amazing article.

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  20. Shaina Sarwath says

    October 24, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    I love the blogs. Thank you for a best explanation.

    Love for a #Hand_Embroidery_Tutorial
    Shaina Sarwath recently posted…Kashmiri ball stitch with brazilian embroidery | Hand Embroidery Tutorial | Amazing DesignMy Profile

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    December 13, 2020 at 8:35 am

    Perfect timing for this post! Appreciating the time and effort you put into your website and in-depth information you offer. Worth sharing! Please do continue sharing updates! Thanks!

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