I've used some different thread brands but there's something lovely and consistent about DMC.

I saw the dream tiger on Twitter, and a month of work later I have fanart of him.

I'm working on an embroidery piece on some beautiful linen. I am going to make a cushion cover out of it.

I didn't pre-wash the fabric (Learning along the way!) and linen will shrink up to 4% when washing it.

I'm about half way through the embroidery piece. What would you do? I'm not sure if I should wash the fabric now, or if I should complete the embroidery and then wash.

I kind of just like how embroidery looks like and I am planning to purchase a machine that converts digital images to physical designs.

Is there any single or multi thread machines recommended or specific companies/machines?

I do not have a specific budget as I am just doing research right now.

Hand embroidery on a knit top my friend gifted me, took about 5 hours :)

Haven’t embroidered in a hot minute…how would I transfer the image onto the fabric? I’m also debating if I should just to the outlines or if I should add their colors…?? What do you think?🤔

I’m new to embroidery and am starting an ambitious project. I’m making a bargello/flame stitch 18th century wallet. I’m trying to use as many authentic construction materials as possible. I love the DMC 4 strand wool colors and weight, and I have a bunch on order. My dilemma is with the fabric material-I’ve been encouraged to use 14 count Aida or linen. I bought some 14 count fiddlers cloth on which to practice, and while it’s provides plenty of room for two yarn strands to pass through the holes, it’s slubby and it’s shedding fibers. The holes in the linen are pretty tight, same with the Aida, which is making the yarn fray a bit. Also the Aida is really stiff and I like how soft the fiddlers cloth is. What would y’all recommend? Should I go up in count size, such as 16 or 18? I don’t want the fabric to show in between the stitches if possible. I also tried splitting the 4 strand wool into 2 strands and found the strands frayed even more and looked pretty rough.

I’m really interested in purchasing this pattern off Etsy but the seller does not include a recommended stitch guide for it. I would love recommendations or ideas on what stitches I should use, mostly for the bunnies. I would also say I’m a proficient stitcher. TIA!

This is my 4th project and I think I’m getting worse 😂 I did an outline and covered it for my ghost but I still can’t get even ends. My rocks are all jagged lol I poke around a bunch but I still end up wonky. Is this just something I will get better with time?

I'm planning some embroidery on t-shirts for my best friend and brother's birthdays and I'd want to make sure the colours of the threads won't make a mess when the clothes are washed. I use pretty cheap threads, sadly. Thank you for your answers

About to start my next project and stuck on the type of stitch to use for the lettering.

The focal point will the name so I want it to stand out.

Typically, I use a stain stitch but want to switch it up.

How Can I put a color inside de forms ?

i accidentally bought satin floss instead of cotton. i only realised when it was inexplicably more difficult to work with and i re-checked the label. it feels like the stitches keep getting loose. not to the point of actually slipping out of the fabric entirely but i do worry if that’s something that could happen over time. the embroidery is part of a quilt top i’m working on so it will see some (careful) use.

am i better of getting cotton thread and redoing what i’ve already done? or is there anything to make sure the floss stays in place over time?

I pick up & put down my embroidery sporadically & I know that, with time, my finger tips will toughen up but right now I have a blister on the tip of my thumb & another developing on my pointer finger 😂 As well as stab marks lol.

Any tips for looking after my hands?

Was really happy with how this was starting to look until I realized I didn’t center “free” - someone please tell me it’s not that noticeable 😅 I’m hoping once I wear it it won’t be, but it’s all I can look at when I’m stitching now

Hey guys! I'll go ahead and admit that I'm not much of an embroiderer myself, but I do use a lot of embroidery floss in other crafts (mostly friendship bracelets and crochet).

I've been winding a ton of bobbins lately and to keep them from getting tangled I've been looping the skeins around my arm. This isn't the most effective though so I went on the hunt for something similar to the yarn swift I already have, but of course small enough for embroidery floss.

I had to do a bit of digging and I found this "bobbinator" from NerdFelt. I just got it in the mail yesterday and so far I love it! It fits skeins of floss perfectly, the posts screw in and out for easier storage, and it freely spins on what looks like ball bearings. I haven't seen anyone talking about it here on Reddit, but I think plenty of people would find it very useful so I wanted to share it!

this isn't a sponsored or affiliated review; I won't be compensated if you buy this item. I just really love it and I think others would too :)