Hello and welcome to my hand embroidery class!
In this class, I'll teach you all the basics of hand embroidery. You'll complete two beautiful samplers that will teach you 11 different stitches.
In addition to stitches, I'll teach you about hoops, floss and fabric, as well as how to make and transfer patterns and finish your embroideries for hanging in hoops. I'll also give you a great list of projects to try in the last lesson!
Enter an Instructables Contest!
If you've used the skills you've learned in this class to write a great instructable, try entering it in one of our contests, like the Fiber Arts Contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Lessons

Lesson 1: Tools and Materials for Embroidery
This lesson will let you know which tools and materials are needed to take the class.

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Lesson 2: Choosing Floss and Fabrics
In this lesson, I'll teach you about the different types of floss. I'll also show you how to choose and wash fabric for embroidery.

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Lesson 3: Get Your Hoop On
This lesson will teach you all about hoops! We'll go over how to choose the right hoop for your project, how to use a hoop, and how to clean your hoops. I'll also cover different hoop and frame types.

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Lesson 4: All About Patterns
In this lesson, you'll learn about patterns! I'll teach you the best places to get free and paid patterns, how to transfer patterns to fabric, and also how to make your own custom patterns.

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Lesson 5: Starting and Ending Floss
In this lesson, I'll cover different ways to start and end your floss. We'll go over regular knots, waste knots, and weaving in floss ends.

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Lesson 6: Basic Stitch Sampler
In this lesson, you'll learn 6 stitches while making a mountain embroidery, including: chain stitch, backstitch, split stitch, straight stitch, running stitch & satin stitch.

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Lesson 7: Floral Stitch Sampler
In this lesson, you'll learn 5 stitches while making a floral embroidery, including: woven wheel stitch, fly stitch, stem stitch, petal stitch, and French knots.

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Lesson 8: Washing, Drying and Blocking Embroidery
In this lesson, I'll show you how to wash your embroideries to remove all the pattern marks. I'll also show you the best techniques for drying your embroideries based on your chosen finish.

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Lesson 9: Finishing and Framing in Hoops
Now we'll finally get our sampler finished and ready to hang! I'll cover a few different techniques for finished hooped embroideries.

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Lesson 10: Tips for Embroidering + What to Embroider Next
In the final lesson, I'll teach you some tips and tricks for better and easier embroidery. I'll also give you a list of great embroider projects on Instructables to tackle once you've completed this class.

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Now that you have the skills, what are you waiting for?
Get out there and make something!