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Choosing Threads for Hand Embroidery
A beginner-friendly guide to threads for hand embroidery: stranded cotton, perle cotton, wool, silk and more, plus how to match thread to fabric and stitch.
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Embroidery Threads & Fabric
4 guides, starting with Choosing Threads for Hand Embroidery.
Embroidery With Metallic Thread: Tips for Beginners
Metallic thread adds sparkle but can fray and snap. Learn what it is used for, how to choose it, and beginner tips for stitching with it by hand or machine.
How to Organise and Store Embroidery Thread
Practical ways to organise and store embroidery thread, from bobbins and bags to boxes and drawers, plus sorting, labelling and tracking ideas.
The Best Fabric for Embroidery
Find the best fabric for embroidery: cotton, linen, blends, Aida and evenweave compared, plus which fabrics are easiest for beginners and which to avoid.
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