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Focus on threads

July 1, 2024

Last month I picked out some of my blog posts about fabric, so this month I've picked out a few about threads to share with you.

  • Most embroidery is stitched with one or two strands from 6-stranded floss. This blog post shows you the differences when you stitch a range of embroidery stitches and vary the number of strands used.

  • If you've ever wondered why your thread tangles when you work, take a look at my tips for avoiding tangles. 

  • How do you start off with a new thread when embroidering? Everyone will have their favourite method but this blog post goes through different techniques for starting off with a thread.

I've got plenty of other blog posts about threads (and other aspects of embroidery) so I encourage you to browse through the embroidery tips page on my website.

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