Love Embroidery

Artist’s stitches

MATERIALS

Linen fabric: 35x35cm, beige x2

Yarns and threads in a variety of colours and weights

Embroidery hoop: 25cm diameter

Polyester stuffing

Sewing machine with standard foot

Machine cotton: beige

Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

French Knot, Satin Stitch, Seed Stitch, Straight Stitch

01 Before you start, decide on the fabric and the colour scheme. When choosing the base fabric, keep in mind that you can use most fabrics, but nothing too lightweight as it needs to be strong enough to support the thicker yarns. When it comes

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