Best embroidery thread

Embroidery is one of those hobbies where you don’t need to spend a great deal of money in order to give it a good go. Essentially, all you need is a hoop, fabric and embroidery thread.Although, if you really want to make the most of embroidering, I would say there are 5 ‘must have’ supplies that you need to really enjoy the process!So, what are they?

There are variety of different types of embroidery threads you can embroider with. Learn about the characteristics and uses for each one.

There are many different types of thread to use for embroidery, but not all are created equal...Here's the best embroidery thread to use!

I've gotten several emails lately from people asking how many strands of embroidery thread they should be using - and how to separate the strands. How Many Strands of Embroidery Thread to Use First let's tackle the question of how many strands to use. It all depends on your project! Think of it like choosing

Have you ever wondered if some of the cheaper embroidery threads out there are as nice as DMC embroidery floss? This review compares 4 different brands...

If you're a beginner at stitching, you might get confused why some artists use less number of strands, and the others more. What is the big deal? What is the difference at all? Can I work a pattern designed for using 6 strands, with 1 strand? And can I work a pattern design for 1-2 strands of thread, using 6 strands? Let's take it one step at a time :) Related posts: 10 tips for hand embroidery beginners Top 10 beginner mistakes in hand embroidery How many strands should I use? There is no…

Even if you’re new to embroidery, you probably already realize that there’s more to the Wonderful World of Embroidery Thread than regular stranded cotton. But perhaps the whole gamut of all the thread available out there – the “embarrassment of riches” that we enjoy in the needlework world today – is a bit overwhelming to ...

Little by little I've mentioned in my posts some mistakes that you might be making as a hand embroidery beginner and warned you from some other things that you can do as a rookie. But all of it is scattered around the blog, so I thought it is a high time I make a compilation and gather all of that in one place. So here we go! The list of the most common mistakes as a hand embroidery beginner: 1. Not taking your fabric out of the hoop after stitching session So, let's say, you have an…

Here are the best types of embroidery fabrics and some things to keep in mind when choosing materials to embroider on.

Hand embroidery tips: how to use variegated thread