What are /r/Embroidery's favorite Products & Services?

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Not sure if this is what OP used, but I've used this one a lot for machine embroidery to make free standing lace, I imagine it would work just fine for hand embroidery too: https://www.amazon.com/OESD-Aquamesh-Wash-Away-Stabilizer-White/dp/B01H05MI2A

I'm particularly proud of this because I'm notorious for starting craft projects and NEVER FINISHING THEM. �� This was just a cheap kit from AC Moore, but it was a lot of fun!

EDIT: this is the kit for anyone who wants it https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Maker-Neon-Mandala-Kit/dp/B07QHYW5XZ

People are always surprised when I tell them I embroider on my walk to work, but it helps me pass the time and I’ve only run into a lamppost once!

Pattern is September from “A Year of Embroidery” by Yumiko Higuchi: A Year of Embroidery

Needle minder is from Red Gate Stitchery: Red Gate Stitchery

I got the entire organizer for $12 on amazon. They're called 'floss bobbins' i think and can be purchased by themselves if you want! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M15BBX5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dtiVCbQDQMPYY

Oh must not have been a good kind. This one really feels like interfacing and is easy to use and dissolve. Here's the link to the one I bought.

H2O "Eau" Gone White FSL 12" x 25... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LWWXA2L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If you’re interested, look up colonial thimble pack plus, this mix pack of adhesive thimbles is a great way to find your ideal thimble!

Thank you!! ��

I got them on Amazon- Celley Embroidery Hoops, Oval Imitated Wood Design, 7.1 X 9.8 Inches, 3 Pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PS93TZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7NDlDbAX3ZTR5

I just rotated the outer ring to align for a horizontal hanging.

Yes, you can find the pattern here

That being said, I went rogue and chose my own colors and stitches, so it will look a little different.

I was just about to say this! Amazon has great deals on 24 packs of these notebooks:

https://www.amazon.com/Kraft-Notebook-Journals-Students-Childrens/dp/B07D8PJQBT/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_1_2/130-8669783-0452267?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07D8PJQBT&pd_rd_r=abee71cb-5756-4a55-b08e-cf9c8a76f7bb&pd_rd_w=DoI9U&pd_rd_wg=LXXr2&pf_rd_p=aa9f3def-b8ac-4b15-aa4b-c6a8313c2f5e&pf_rd_r=9VFE3TFJFRJ7Y0PYQ73V&refRID=9VFE3TFJFRJ7Y0PYQ73V&th=1

I have this edition. It is fantastic.

Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570761183/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UH2JDbC9Q85PP

Also check out your library. I've always found that no matter where I live, there are always lots of good embroidery books to peruse when you are getting started.

It’s beautiful! I do sashiko as well. I love this book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0715318470/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_p2CyBb4D3F8A4_nodl

So far I’ve only done practice pieces though. I do need a bag for my embroidery, that’s a great idea!

Edit: There is r/sashiko but it’s all the mending type of sashiko than the decorative type. I’ve always been too embarrassed to share my stuff there as it doesn’t really fit in.

Kimonomomo on Etsy is great for supplies!

Thank you! I used bullion knots for the petals on the flowers and I watched this tutorial. If you plan on doing more than a few I would really suggest investing in a bullion needle. I used these and I swear they saved SO much time and hassle. I wish I would have used them from the start!

If anyone was wondering here is the link for the sweatshirt. Legit the softest thing I have ever worn and also super cheapAmazon Hanes sage green sweatshirt

I bought this set from Amazon. It was a bit difficult getting the alignment right with the oval when putting it together (I didn't stitch it in this hoop) but it does hold the fabric nice and taut!

Thanks! It's one of those rubber faux wood display hoops from Amazon. I just searched "embroidery display hoop" to find them. They're easier to use than I thought they would be. The only bummer for me is that I can't order a bunch of just the small ones, because that's the size I stitch most often.

Edit: link to the set I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNS463C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h9mVBbA7HAY1G

AGREED. These hoops are so aesthetic! The "wood looking" part of the hoop is actually a type of rubber, and then underneath is a circle of hard plastic. So, the tension isn't all that great but it's worth it for the look imo! (:

Here's the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FW7S4P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use printable stabilizer! I make the design in photoshop or Canva and then print it on this. It's not the easiest to learn to work with but for long projects where soluable pencils wear off it's the best.

Not OP, but I've bought similar ones off Amazon: Embroidery Hoops Cross Stitch Hoop Ring Imitated Wood Circle Set Display Frame For Art Craft Handy Sewing And Hanging-3 PCS/Size-L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077RVKFF7?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf (sorry if formatting is bad, I'm on mobile.)

They're pretty nice! The false "wood" is a stretchy rubber and it just rolls over the plastic under frame to hold the fabric taut. I actually think they're a better deal than most of the cheapo wood rings you can get online.

Find the font you like (hint, dafont.com has some AMAZING fonts) then transfer it either by printing, tracing, using transfer pens, or using a printable sticky fabric like Sulky makes. It dissolves under hot water, so cool :D.

I painted them myself (recently learned the importance of acrylic sealant lmao), but the hoops I use are these ones from amazon. This brand is pretty good for the price!

I got started with this. Your countries Amazon should have a version, it's quite literally everything you need to begin. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075K6R9BZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vcRYAbDPRJ7P6

I tend to get my fabrics from local hobby/dressmakers store.

I used this YouTube video to teach myself the basics https://youtu.be/kKnBUa4l2k4 Though I still struggle with a French knot, i tend to use colonial knots instead. Much easier.

When you do start embroidering, try using 2-3 strands of a thread rather than the whole thread. It'll look neater (if you're doing smaller or detailed embroidery) and it'll make your threads go further

Good luck and have fun!

I got this one off Amazon!

Embroidery Starter Kit with Patterns, 3-Set Embroidery Kit for Beginners, Cross Stitch Needlepoint Craft Kits, Floral Patterns, Includes Embroidery Hoops, Color Threads, Embroidery Cloth, and Needles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088SYSJTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_0xycGbG2FA73A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

UK amazon link for those of us outside Jo-anns delivery area ;)

Amazon! They have a bunch of them, all different types of designs. The stitch instructions are bit weird cause they’re in Chinese but I looked up embroidery videos online to help with that and I think it turned out pretty well!

Edit: I got this particular one here. I made some color changes and added a border!

I'm pretty new myself. I've been using a light box (you can get cheap USB ones now, I picked one up on Amazon) and a washable fabric pencil.

Interested to see what other people are using.

Edit: this one. A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Box tracer USB Power LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad Light Box for Artists,Drawing, Sketching, Animation. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JPD6QZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cMcNBbE3X1S9X

Here’s a link to what I bought!

It’s pretty inexpensive, but you could use the same paper a few times if the area hasn’t been traced on yet!

Printable water soluble self adhesive stabilizer just print your design onto it, stick it where you want and start embroidering. once you're finished just rinse and the stabilizer dissolves.

It doesn't have a brand name and the listing I purchased is no longer available, but if you search "embroidery floss" on Amazon, there are a bunch of similar listings, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Rainbow-Color-Embroidery-Floss/dp/B07FXCY4K7/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=embroidery+floss&qid=1600633209&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyREs5TjFONklTRlUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwNDkyNTkzNUs0REdMMEtYMDhXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNTU5NDgxUDhYOE42NzVNNkxZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

If you can't afford Photoshop, GIMP has pretty much the same features, just a different learning curve, and it's free. I don't get on with it because I learnt Photoshop first, but I know people who've never used Photoshop and found it simple to use.

I also use https://unsplash.com/, which is a really cool website with images that are free to use. It's great for finding references to trace elements off.

My least favorite part of embroidery is transferring. I use one of these (U.S. Art Supply 23" x 26" Artist Sketch Tote Board - Great for Classroom, Studio or Field Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUZBTQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6N8KKDKTX5NFQM6WVY8Q) and some tape. Layer fabric, carbon paper, and then the template. The multiple clips allow you to lift and check tracing to make sure you don't miss spots without totally misaligning the pattern when putting it back down. There's apparently a method using freezer paper and an inkjet, but I've never tried it and it looks like the kind of "trick" that only works half the time and has to be flawlessly executed.

I feel like this needs a NSFW filter, just to protect the people 😂

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But seriously, if you are not a bobbin person, they make little baggies for organizing skeins of floss (though, I guess you could use a ziploc, also, but these have a nice spot for labeling and can be connected by a ring).

I couldn't figure out how to best post a photo for /u/MyOwnVeryOne, so I made this post, please forgive my Imgur incompetence.

edit to label.

it's the ArtBin Super Satchel Slim w/ Removable Dividers

JoAnn is where I bought mine, Amazon has it a little cheaper right now.

https://www.amazon.com/ArtBin-Removable-Dividers--Container-9101AB/dp/B006U95NHU/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1468535255&sr=1-4&keywords=artbin+storage+dividers

Here are some on Amazon. You should see them from other sellers, as well, in the related products section.

People who embroider on shoes tend to use pliers. But also that picture is of a machine patch glued on. Way to go businessman OP /s

Here's the exact patch on amazon

I was thinking about embroidering something on this shirt when I accidentally stumbled upon these Christmas ornaments on Amazon. My jaw dropped. I decided that I could not live without a merman in my life.

Thanks for the reply :) I agree on using 1 or 2 strands, it does make it look nice and delicate.

When you started designing, did you sketch it out before hand and then draw it onto the fabric freehand? What pen/pencil did you use for this?

I've been doing cross stitch for a couple of years now, but needlework is starting to catch my eye. I recently bought this book by Yumiko Higuchi which I'd love to get started on, but some of the projects on here are equally as beautiful!

Have you looked at The Noun Project? The site focuses mostly on icons, but some of the icons are pretty detailed and would be great for a project.

They’re free to use under Creative Commons, so as long as you are not using the images for commercial works.

I’ve recently started printing onto the dissolvable, adhesive stabilizer to make patterns for dark fabric and really like it. It’s texture isn’t very nice to draw on, but if you could draw your design out on paper you could just photocopy the design onto it. Once the design is on it, you just stick it onto your fabric, stitch through it, then soak in water at the end to dissolve the paper pattern completely. The one I’m using is Sticky Fabri Solvy in case you want to look it up...

I have one of these LED magnifiers. It lets me change between a nice daylight-ish and a warmer shade for the evening. I wouldn't use it for picking very specific colors, as the CRI is unlisted and probably not-great, but it gives off plenty of shadow-free light.

Amazon has some options like this one ... 4Pack Embroidery Starter Kit with Pattern and Instructions, DIY Beginner Starter Stitch Kit Include 1Embroidery Hoop,4 Embroidery Clothes with Plants Flowers Pattern,Color Threads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MKL2F3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3PP7A4BE7SMS9W78YTAK

I like this one, you just place it on the floor and when you sit down it is at your level. Plus the clamp bar thing in front is nice to decorate. I've put a bunch of needle minders on there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZ7M0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_Z4HRRM84NWC3X4H8V36J

I've definitely struggled with them A LOT in the past! One thing I've found that makes it easier is, after you've wrapped the thread around your needle, pull the loose end of the thread taught, so the tip of the needle is touching the fabric and you're keeping the wrapped threads as close to the fabric as possible as you pull the knot through. And make sure your second hole is very close to the first one, but not so close you accidentally go through the same hole twice. I've also seen this product recommended for making French knots easier but I haven't tried it myself. Good luck!

I usually draw/trace out my design on paper (this is great to reuse junk mail or old papers you don't need anymore before reycling) and then trace over the lines in iron on pen, and then, well, iron onto my stitching fabric. I stitch over the lines. All the stuff I have done covers the iron on pen lines. This is super important do do since it's permanent. If I need to add a part that may not fully cover the pen line with my thread then I use the water soluble pens, and trace from my light box/pad thing.

I have no idea how to get rid of the pencil though. I had the same issue erasing it and water didn't really remove it for me so I had a wet grey area.

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There is another non permanent way to mark stuff that doesn't use water. I don't know if you are familiar with the Pilot Frixion pens/highlighters. They have an ink that disappears with heat. The idea is that if you write and make a mistake you can erase the pen marks by rubbing the little rubber bit at the tip of the pen cap on it, like a regular pencil eraser. The heat from the friction of the rubbing makes the ink break down to something invisible. I've seen people on YouTube recommend them for embroidery as you can blast the threads and fabric with a hair dryer to break down the ink. Some people say sometimes it reappears faintly and you may need to blast it a few times. I haven't tried it for embroidery, but I have used this particular type of the frixion pens for notetaking and they do erase well on paper, it's really cool. I have also used the pastel highlighters, but they ran out of ink quicker than standard highlighters. Also erased well on paper.

Stop and stretch your hands out every so often.

Try and get a hoop stand if possible, saves the hands from having to hold the hoop in addition to doing the embroidery.

I have this one

But any kind of clamp system will do, if it’s possible for you of course.

I got them on amazon! They are deceptive though, the outside is rubber. So you cannot do a project in it, but you can put a finished one in it. Hoops!

I was able to find some on amazon but chrome is nooooot liking me linking stuff with mandarin in the links, hmm. Try searching for 樋口愉美子的贴布缝刺绣 on amazon. 刺绣基础入门 also looks promising. And I can link this one directly lol. They appear to be entry level instruction books to teach stitches and have pretty designs.

Youtube is also a good resource as she learns btw, a few of the ladies I get stitches from don't speak english but you follow along with them and the gist is easy. She can browse videos and see what she wants to do and then connect that to her hardcopy book instructions as needed.

Hello! I haven't used a punch needle before so I'm sorry I don't have much help to offer you. But I did look up some kits on Amazon and found that one of the best sellers is this one here:

Adam Beadworks Punch Needle

It has a lot of great reviews as well. I hope you find a punch needle that works for you!

I love these! I got a pack of several different colors for like $7 on Amazon. I made a mistake marking my current project so I just made the correction in a different color!

Edit: Sorry, I lied. $11 for 7 pens. I use them to mark my sewing as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QYH644/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f9atBbKDMXMVP

The instructions weren’t the best and I definitely looked up stitches and techniques on YouTube! I got my kit on amazon. The one I got was Posy!

Here is the set I bought from amazon:

eGoodn Embroidery Hoop Square Cross Stitch Hoops Ivory-White Pack of 4, Differernt Sizes - 5 Inch 10 Inch 13 Inch for Kids Adults https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D27KH7H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Owf5BbBM1A6TV

I use a water soluble marking pen! I think most craft places should have some, but this is the one I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTIBOS4

It works great for lighter fabrics and easily rinses off with cold water.

Metal rings that you can string the bobbins for a work in progress on. DMC sells them (Michaels carries them) but they are marked up somewhat excessively. Search on Amazon for a better deal or, I picked up 10 at TJ Maxx that were on a metal hanger and billed as "scarf hangers/storage system."

I use this iron on stabilizer on the back to protect the threads! It also makes it more comfortable to wear against the skin :)

I have several tshirts that I have embroidered and put this stabilizer on the back of and it holds up amazingly through washes!

I’ve used these from Amazon They are rubber not wood so stretch round the frame and look really nice.

I got these on amazon Full Range of Embroidery Starter Kit with Pattern, Kissbuty Cross Stitch Kit Including Embroidery Cloth with Floral Pattern, Bamboo Embroidery Hoop, Color Threads and Tools Kit (Flower Butterfly) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG45PZH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dxszFb94E3DYN

Needles for Cross stitching are blunt tipped with a larger eye, not a standard sewing needle. They are usually called tapestry needles. Bohin and John James are my favourite.

DMC is the best thread, and while it is more expensive it is well worth the extra. Cheap floss is very frustrating to work with and can make you think it's you that is the problem and not the quality of the floss. Would not recommend!

Dimentions has some great beginners kits. I'd recommend starting with this one :D

https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-70-74629-Counted-Stitch/dp/B01CUY7SE4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1536773826&sr=8-7&keywords=cross+stitch+kits+beginner

It has everything you need :D

/r/CrossStitch is a great subreddit :D

Try this app (or something similar), it gives you a RGB code for the scanned color. It should help in sorting by color.

I have been using Inkscape which is a free program - I use it on a PC laptop, with a mouse. I’m still learning the software but so far it has worked well for things like tracing images and drawing freehand shapes, and is pretty good for more precise/geometric stuff. After years of using expensive (employer-provided) drawing programs, I’ve been pretty impressed with how much I can do in this free program, and there are some good online tutorials too.

I have a "Ryoga World Tour" shirt with a number of dates on the back that are crossed out "cancelled due to nonappearance" that is always fun to wear.

I tried to start a small animation cel collection but I never found a Ryoga I could afford at the time. I did however find lots of Leon McNichol from Bubblegum Crisis. Which is one of my favorites too.

What exact pen was it? How did the kit say to remove the pen?

Mine is a DMC pen like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DMC-U1539-embroidery-Transfer-Pen/dp/B000W5HTX4 and it comes off by just dipping in plain water - I would not have tried acetone, soap or bleach anywhere near it.

I store mine in clear 4x6 clear picture holders sorted by color scheme

novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Storage Boxes - Photo Organizer Cases Photo Keeper Picture Storage Containers Box for Photos - 10 Pack (Clear) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07FSH2WMH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q6N42MW8HDFZ6BATTP3M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Use this stuff it’s a water soluble stabiliser. You print your design onto it and then just stick it over the top of your fabric and pin it, or fix it inside the hoop, whatever. Stitch your design and then when you’re done, you gently rinse it in water and the stuff just disappears, leaving just your stitching.

I love this idea! If you like your stitching a little different if found the amazing book on Amazon. I can't wait to make some these projects. Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944515747/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_TSJVVSW0W00WSA8J69R6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 All that being said, your stitching is spot-on! Very neat stitching and I love your house of horrors idea. Keep stitching!

I like my dmc colour chart book, something like this

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08X69SJW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9G9VB6CYJJNP5EG4J2CE

You’d need to know what brand of thread she uses though.

I have this one from Elbesee: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elbesee-Wood-Hoop-Frame-Brown/dp/B003SCQ1PA?pd_rd_w=cNMQg&pf_rd_p=292e6549-0898-4d4f-9d89-f0400bba32e5&pf_rd_r=Y6794EHZQT94QTW5HMGA&pd_rd_r=7b6c359d-901a-42c6-9b39-233ed6966d02&pd_rd_wg=IjPAn&pd_rd_i=B0.... I love it! My wrists don't hurt anymore. I use two hands now (one in the front, one in the back), so I also stitch faster.

>enthur on Amazon

I found a kit like yours here: https://www.amazon.com/Embroidery-Starter-Peacock-Instructions-Beginners/dp/B08B4K8J7N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39RAP6HQQSE2W&dchild=1&keywords=sendia+embroidery&qid=1625937592&rnid=2941120011&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=SENDIA%2Caps%2C334&sr=1-1

but didn‘t have success with enthur.

Was going to suggest the same thing. Invest in a large quilt hoop or rectangle frame like this one or larger so you don't smoosh your stitches. I bought both the 11x17 inches and 17x17 inches. You can stretch your fabric drum-tight on these. They're wonderful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DM32L65/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I started with this book.

Great intro to proper technique, as well as a thorough breakout of all the different embroidery styles and how to do them. Can’t recommend it enough.

I bought this one on Amazon a few months ago, and I've been happy with it so far. It's USB powered, and it has a slight ledge from the battery that I've found makes it really easy to trace on.

https://www.amazon.com/LEONIS-Water-Erasable-Marking-78008/dp/B00QTIBOS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=55725715853&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--GFBhDeARIsACH_kdY4Cq2AXcVqJcnr45549LRiJxwbIu1UxTo0LTW5bf6ABZdzTzIyRscaAox3EALw_wcB&hvadid=274728420680...

These are the ones I use.

Try this: Sulky Of America Cut Away Tender Touch Iron-On Backing White, 8" by 9 yd, June Berry (664-08) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EQTFKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NWEEEKVN5V6EDH91WMP8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

yes! using this embroidery stand from amazon. wanted to try out a cheap one before considering getting a nice one and it works great! https://www.amazon.com/Pllieay-Adjustable-Rotated-Embroidery-Project/dp/B08HSVVH85

Thanks! I used this 100% cotton cloth, but honestly if I could start over, I would go with something with a denser weave like quilting cotton

CLOVER 5013 Chacopen Water Soluble Blue with Eraser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K571PG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ADTYX56X11KGVAJBWEJ5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This one is great cause the other side is an eraser of sorts so you don’t have to wet the entire thing and wait for it to dry when you mess up!

This is the kit I used for my mom and my boyfriends mom this mothers day! It comes with everything you need, except a needle for the beads. I used French knots instead. I've actually posted the 2 I've finished if you want a look at finished products!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VDQY3VF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_A4PZ46WY38GP1WT0D232?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use this for a frame. So much easier to use than the hoops. And you can make them bigger by adding pieces.

Q-Snap Bundle: 11 x 11 inch Frame, 14 x 14 inch Extension Kit & Decorative Needleworker Magnet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BBYM45G/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_fabc_MYR2XHA98228PNQGMQZB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I recently bought these hoops: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QLP6X5L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they are pretty good. They keep the fabric taught, and they look nice if I want to hang any of them. Pretty cheap too.

Amazon has these stands so I am putting a link so you can see what is missing in your stand.

https://www.amazon.com/Embroidery-Adjustable-Rotation-Embroidered-Decorations/dp/B08PF3X9F2/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=embroidery+stand&qid=1613434094&sr=8-4

I hope this gives you an idea of what is missing.

Thank you! The hoop I used is the 7 inch one from Amazon. This was my first time using this kind of hoop, but I made this for a friend and wanted a sturdier hoop. I think it is laminated wood. Kind of an odd material and I don't really recommend this seller because the oval hoop was completely crooked.

OH I GOT ONE! Been using it a while, soooo good. Easy to use and pretty stable. It’s not huge but you can plop the stand under your leg or butt while sitting or laying down or at a desk.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OCUAJA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_B4XN2K29XMT4WG2CAF6S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I can’t find the original kit, but this is very similar to what I bought. The cloth is a different color but still the same pattern!

https://www.amazon.com/Embroidery-Beginners-Nuberlic-Needlepoint-Including/dp/B0811GJN4X/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=embroidery%2Bkit&qid=1611804567&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

I got it on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Uphome-Embroidery-Beginners-Needlepoint-Instruction/dp/B08JPHTBRD/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=embroidery+starter+kit+fox&qid=1611374522&sr=8-14

Like the other commenter said, I got it off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Uphome-Embroidery-Beginners-Needlepoint-Instruction/dp/B08JPHTBRD/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=embroidery+starter+kit+fox&qid=1611374522&sr=8-14

https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Austen-Embroidery-Authentic-embroidery/dp/1911624407/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1EH16RYJLT8JQ&dchild=1&keywords=jane+austen+embroidery&qid=1609273207&sprefix=jane+austen+em%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-4

Here is the link to the Amazon seller I purchase it from: Embroidery Starter Kit with Pattern, Cross Stitch Kit Include Stamped Embroidery Clothes with Floral Pattern, Plastic Embroidery Hoops, Color Threads and Tools Needlepoint Kits (Little Chrysanthemum) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082LWRXDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_4uK2FbF8SMY98?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I had ordered a starter kit to get me back into embroidery...I will definitely be more weary of this going forward!

thank you! i use felt and this fabric glue to finish my pieces. quicker and easier than sewing the felt on and this glue thankfully doesn’t leave any stiff patches!

oh, and happy cake day!

I have the same bag! The squarish pocket in the large zipped bit is for a large embroidery floss organiser, which you get little bobbins to wrap your floss around and keep it organised 😁

Also here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZBNM9BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_JQPVFb7JZSTCA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Smaller and more expensive, but not plastic.

Also, etsy has a lot of them but they are even more expensive ao I didn't link them.

These are the ones I bought most recently. The color can vary slightly between orders though I’ve noticed.

4 Pcs Embroidery Hoops Set Cross Stitch Hoop Ring Imitated Wood Display Frame-Circle and Oval Hand Embroidery Kits for Art Craft Sewing (Imitated Wood) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV88X4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7oRSFbQQSPWSB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

So supportive, thank you so much! I ordered "color M" from this link! I worked 2-3 hours a day on this for a week and a half. It helped keep me sane through the election! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HHQ4ZDC/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_i_qsCJFb93Y3N5Z

Not from those suppliers, but they're dyeing mulberry silk, and you can get sets of 50 or 100 skeins of mulberry silk floss from amazon.

I got them on amazon! They are deceptive though, the outside is rubber. So you cannot do a project in it, but you can put a finished one in it. Hoops!

I got them on amazon! They are deceptive though, the outside is rubber. So you cannot do a project in it, but you can put a finished one in it. Hoops!

In terms of wasting thread while you practice, I'd recommend buying big packs of embroidery floss off amazon. I'm also pretty new to embroidery, so I'm not confident about how the quality compares to thread you'd get at a craft store, but I've gotten some really nice colors. The main issue is that it'd be hard to match the colors if you need more, as they don't have numbers assigned to them, but the amount I've gotten in the packs has been enough for every project I've worked on (might be trickier to do a landscape).

I've been very satisfied with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX1U6OT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also for fabric, I've been dissecting old clothing and linens (especially for things like patches where the background doesn't show through as much).

Hi! I got a three-pack of those on Amazon for $5.99, and they’re great! Gave one of them to my boyfriend, who does a lot of hobby work on motorcycles, and he really likes them, too! The only thing is that they stay open like that when not in use, so you have to be careful because they are super sharp.

I just came here looking for the same answer. I found these on Amazon that I’m thinking of purchasing.

Utopia Towels 12 Pack Dish Towels, 15 x 25 Inches Ultra Soft Cotton Dish Cloths, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JCG1V42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0t3LFb5N636MH

You can buy a beginners set from Amazon, comes with everything you need. Thread, hoops, needles, threaders, scissors etc. That's how I got started, they're pretty good value too!

Like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075K6R9BZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_KFaYAbVGNVT8T

Clover makes a white pen (it looks like a gel pen) that’s water soluble. It does take a few moments for the mark to show up when you use it though, so a little patience is needed.

Edit: here it is- https://www.amazon.com/Clover-White-Marking-Fine-Pen/dp/B0011459YQ I’m not sure what the blue pen in that amazon listing is- I’ll have to check it out.

I got a magnifying lamp a couple of months ago because I have old eyes and working tiny details was impossible without it. It has a bendy neck and a clamp on the non-light end so I can clamp it to my stand or, when I’m not using the stand, I can just wedge it between my legs (I do most of my work while vegging on the couch, and I sit cross-cross apple sauce). If you work at a table, you could clamp it there. The clamp is very strong, and the bendy neck means you can put it at any angle you need. I told my husband that he’s lucky I met him before I got the light because I love that lamp so much I would marry it if I could.

I don’t know how to make a link on mobile, but I got it from Amazon. Mine is powered with a cord, but they make battery-powered ones if you think you might want to take it with you.

Brightech- LightView Flex LED Magnifier Clamp Lamp- Gooseneck Light for Desk, Table & Easel Use – Daylight Super Bright, Perfect for Reading, Hobbies, Task Crafts or Workbench- Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FC2DMIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ESxBBbBYW57X9

If you want to do it cheap and quick, I found these on Amazon

You don't need light, you just have your design, sandwich a piece of this between your design and the fabric (there's one for light and dark materials) and trace over the design with a pen pushing very hard- using an ink that's different than the one your design is in makes it easy to see what lines you haven't traced yet.

If you can show me the design you are working with I can get a better idea of advice to give you.

If you don't want to trace you can find quilters pencils at Wal-Mart for cheap and freehand it, and then just wash it afterwards, or get a water soluble/air soluble pen, which is alsoavailable at Wal-Mart or any dept suite with a full aisle of seeing goods.

Instead of a light box, you can tape your image and fabric to a window at the peak of the day and use the sun light- I did that recently when tracing onto a dark, bold, pink cotton t-shirt and I was able to see the image inside the t-shirt just fine.