Starting a hand embroidery qullt. Directions says to baste Musli to the back or the light fabric, and baste around the images. Is there anything to fuse it together that won't gum up your needle?

Hi there, I am totally new to embroidery having been given a beautiful embroidery kit for my birthday. The instructions seem quite straight forward but in the "tips" section it says, "Threads: One thread is 6 strands, take one strand to fold is two strands, and take two strands to fold is four strands." There may be a translation issue but I am not sure about the strand numbers. The pattern requires 1,2 and 3 strands. Does this mean using 2 or 3 strands at the same time? For 2 strands areas, should that be 1 strand folded in half? Hope my questions make sense. Thanks in advance. ??

Hi, everyone!

I'm new to Embroidery.com, but I've been doing hand embroidery for about 3.5 years now. In the past year, I've opened a small business, and I've been wanting to make iron-on patches. My question is this: Does anyone have any suggestions for backing options?

Thanks so much in advance! I SO appreciate all the beauty and knowledge being passed around here <3

Hello. I am very new to embroidery. I've only just done a few kits I ordered online. I really like it and am comfortable with various stitches. So? I am ready to start creating my own designs. I'm not a horrible artist. I would like to sketch a pic of my brother playing his guitar and turn this into a stitch pattern. Is there anything specific I need to know when sketching out a portrait in regards to converting it to pattern? Thanks in advance. ??

I am just getting back to hand embroidery and trying to finish a pre-printed tea table cloth I started 35 years ago. I have successfully determined how I would like to do the leaves, stems and small flowers but don't know how best to tackle the tulips (want to do in a yellow colour) - see photo of pattern. Any suggestions? I tried the long and short stitch with varying shades on a practice cloth but I don't think I'm quite ready for that complex a stitch just yet. Thanks in advance, Linda from Winnipeg

Hi embroidery people! I have a question that I cannot seem to find answers for... I have a pattern for the Jaws poster and it is going well so far (my first project ever!), however, the pattern calls for DMC colours that don't seem to exist. Perhaps they are discontinued or something...? DMC 527, 3885, 3891 and 3895. These are some key parts of the piece so I am a bit worried... Does anyone have any idea what some replacement colours are or if you know where to get these? THANK YOU!!!

Hi I'm new to the discussion but actually am on a search for two missing pieces to my American Dream E-Z stitch lap stand I just purchased online after searching for a year . Seller thought it was complete and no returns . Must be the old one. It is oak and has a center pedestal and a wood clamp on the top that holds an adapter bar with a series of drilled holes for width adjustments. I am missing the 2 6'"oak vertical side rails that I can attach my scroll rods to. I'm assuming the rails each have a threaded rod that comes out one end to attach to the adapter bar on the stand..If anyone out there in embroidery land knows of a pair I'd be forever stitchin happy. Thanks

received my replacement rod today. Thank you for the great customer service.

Hand Embroidery designs are so adorable it is so famous for its unique patterns drawn on the fabrics. Since embroidery is an art and it require creative mind. If you have creativity then you may design new patterns.

Aloha first time here. How do you use the washable stabilizer do u iron it on or just place it on the back of the fabric. I'm making the kitchen towels for Xmas gifts. Mahalo

Also scroll frames are great too.

If you're feeling overwhelmed or tired with your current project...

Start a small easy project you can finish in a couple of hours. The rush from finishing the easy project will give you the motivation you need to finish your larger piece!

However don’t forget to get the small project framed. I am sure there a is a perfect nook somewhere in your house waiting for the adorable piece.

Which DMC white do you like???

Well there is White, of course, which is a beautiful white. Then there is 3865 a perfect Winter White. And finally B5200 which is a very Bright Snow White.

So now you know which white will you use in your next project???

Using stiff fabric and don't want to get hoop burn on your project from your tight hoop?

Try going hoop-less!

The fabric is stiff enough that it won't mess up your tension to forgo the hoop! And you can roll the sides under your project to create a place to hold your project while stitching. Try it out and see if you like it!