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All you really need for embroidery is:
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1. <a href="/cloverhoop" target="_blank">embroidery hoop</a> <br />
2. <a href="/needlepack.html" target="_blank">sharp needle</a> <br />
3. <a href="/mega_palette.html" target="_blank">embroidery floss</a> <br />
4. small, <a href="/scissors_pink.html" target="_blank">sharp scissors</a><br />
5. <a href="/teatowel" target="_blank">something to stitch on</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You may also need <a href="/patterns/all" target="_blank">a transfer pattern</a> or <a href="/taxonomy/term/97" target="_blank">tools to make your own patterns</a>.<br />
(Uh, maybe you just need an <b><a href="/ultimatekit.html" target="_blank"><u>Embroidery Kit</u></a></b> with all the above to get you started?)<br />
<br />
Easy enough! But how do you bring them all together and actually embroider with them? <br />
Check out: <b><a href="/tattooyourtowels.html">Beginning Hand Embroidery (or, Tattoo Your Towels <i>without</i> Ducks in Bonnets)</a></b>
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<a href="/stitches" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/basicstitches.gif" border="0" height="49" width="365" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You can see an <a href="/stitches" target="_blank">overview of these basic stitches here</a>, or click on them individually:
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Split%20Stitch" target="_blank">Split Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Stem%20Stitch" target="_blank">Stem Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Back%20Stitch" target="_blank">Back Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Chain%20Stitch" target="_blank">Chain Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/frenchknot.html" target="_blank">★ French Knot ★ </a>- Fool Proof ~ you <i>will</i> learn how to do a French knot, <i><b>je guarantee.</b></i>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/satinstitch.html" target="_blank">Satin Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
(check back for more)
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<p align="left">
Don't miss: <b><a href="/stitchesforlefties" target="_blank">Stitch Diagrams for Left-Handed Stitchers</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/stitchrecipes.gif" height="58" width="365" /><br />
<b>Combinations of stitches brought together for a unique effect!</b>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazylotus.html" target="_blank">Lazy Lotus <br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazybow.html" target="_blank">Lazy Bow</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/chainandfeather" target="_blank">Chain + Feather </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/tipsandtechniques.gif" height="58" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics1">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 1 </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics2">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 2</a> (also for t-shirts, jeans and other troublesome textiles)
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/transfertechniques.html">Transfer Techniques</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/flossblending" target="_blank">Floss Blending </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/threadheavenhowto" target="_blank">Floss Conditioning </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/redwork.html">Repeating a Pattern</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/pinupface_diagram.html" target="_blank">Stitching a Small Face</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/typesofneedlecrafts.gif" height="58" width="365" /><a href="/glossary">
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<a href="/glossary">Needlework Glossary</a>
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<img src="/files/images/projectideas.gif" height="58" width="365" /> <a href="/redwork.html"><br />
</a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/secretmessage_howto" target="_blank">Stitch a Secret Message </a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"><br />
<br />
Embroidered Journal Endpapers</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/luv_yr_guts">"I Love Your Guts" Valentine's Card</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitchable_tag">Stitchable Gift Tags</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project+lucky+charm">Lucky Charm Bracelet</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/napkinring">Up-cycled Napkin Rings</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project_vintagelamps.html">Vintage Lamps Hoodie</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/zippered+pouch+tutorial" target="_blank">Zippered Pouch with Reverse Applique</a> - by Karin of Orange Flower
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</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/essentialtools.gif" height="49" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/tools.html" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/copyright2011_toolsHART.gif" border="0" height="237" width="600" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
All you really need for embroidery is:
</p>
<p align="left">
1. <a href="/cloverhoop" target="_blank">embroidery hoop</a> <br />
2. <a href="/needlepack.html" target="_blank">sharp needle</a> <br />
3. <a href="/mega_palette.html" target="_blank">embroidery floss</a> <br />
4. small, <a href="/scissors_pink.html" target="_blank">sharp scissors</a><br />
5. <a href="/teatowel" target="_blank">something to stitch on</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You may also need <a href="/patterns/all" target="_blank">a transfer pattern</a> or <a href="/taxonomy/term/97" target="_blank">tools to make your own patterns</a>.<br />
(Uh, maybe you just need an <b><a href="/ultimatekit.html" target="_blank"><u>Embroidery Kit</u></a></b> with all the above to get you started?)</p>
<p>Easy enough! But how do you bring them all together and actually embroider with them? <br />
Check out: <b><a href="/tattooyourtowels.html">Beginning Hand Embroidery (or, Tattoo Your Towels <i>without</i> Ducks in Bonnets)</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/basicstitches.gif" border="0" height="49" width="365" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You can see an <a href="/stitches" target="_blank">overview of these basic stitches here</a>, or click on them individually:
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Split%20Stitch" target="_blank">Split Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Stem%20Stitch" target="_blank">Stem Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Back%20Stitch" target="_blank">Back Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Chain%20Stitch" target="_blank">Chain Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/frenchknot.html" target="_blank">★ French Knot ★ </a>- Fool Proof ~ you <i>will</i> learn how to do a French knot, <i><b>je guarantee.</b></i>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/satinstitch.html" target="_blank">Satin Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
(check back for more)
</p>
<p align="left">
Don't miss: <b><a href="/stitchesforlefties" target="_blank">Stitch Diagrams for Left-Handed Stitchers</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/stitchrecipes.gif" height="58" width="365" /><br />
<b>Combinations of stitches brought together for a unique effect!</b>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazylotus.html" target="_blank">Lazy Lotus <br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazybow.html" target="_blank">Lazy Bow</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/chainandfeather" target="_blank">Chain + Feather </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/tipsandtechniques.gif" height="58" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics1">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 1 </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics2">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 2</a> (also for t-shirts, jeans and other troublesome textiles)
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/transfertechniques.html">Transfer Techniques</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/flossblending" target="_blank">Floss Blending </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/threadheavenhowto" target="_blank">Floss Conditioning </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/redwork.html">Repeating a Pattern</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/pinupface_diagram.html" target="_blank">Stitching a Small Face</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/typesofneedlecrafts.gif" height="58" width="365" /><a href="/glossary"><br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/glossary">Needlework Glossary</a>
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<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/projectideas.gif" height="58" width="365" /> <a href="/redwork.html"><br />
</a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/secretmessage_howto" target="_blank">Stitch a Secret Message </a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"></p>
<p>Embroidered Journal Endpapers</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/luv_yr_guts">"I Love Your Guts" Valentine's Card</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitchable_tag">Stitchable Gift Tags</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project+lucky+charm">Lucky Charm Bracelet</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/napkinring">Up-cycled Napkin Rings</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project_vintagelamps.html">Vintage Lamps Hoodie</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/zippered+pouch+tutorial" target="_blank">Zippered Pouch with Reverse Applique</a> - by Karin of Orange Flower
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<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/essentialtools.gif" height="49" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/tools.html" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/copyright2011_toolsHART.gif" border="0" height="237" width="600" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
All you really need for embroidery is:
</p>
<p align="left">
1. <a href="/cloverhoop" target="_blank">embroidery hoop</a> <br />
2. <a href="/needlepack.html" target="_blank">sharp needle</a> <br />
3. <a href="/mega_palette.html" target="_blank">embroidery floss</a> <br />
4. small, <a href="/scissors_pink.html" target="_blank">sharp scissors</a><br />
5. <a href="/teatowel" target="_blank">something to stitch on</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You may also need <a href="/patterns/all" target="_blank">a transfer pattern</a> or <a href="/taxonomy/term/97" target="_blank">tools to make your own patterns</a>.<br />
(Uh, maybe you just need an <b><a href="/ultimatekit.html" target="_blank"><u>Embroidery Kit</u></a></b> with all the above to get you started?)</p>
<p>Easy enough! But how do you bring them all together and actually embroider with them? <br />
Check out: <b><a href="/tattooyourtowels.html">Beginning Hand Embroidery (or, Tattoo Your Towels <i>without</i> Ducks in Bonnets)</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/basicstitches.gif" border="0" height="49" width="365" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You can see an <a href="/stitches" target="_blank">overview of these basic stitches here</a>, or click on them individually:
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Split%20Stitch" target="_blank">Split Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Stem%20Stitch" target="_blank">Stem Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Back%20Stitch" target="_blank">Back Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Chain%20Stitch" target="_blank">Chain Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/frenchknot.html" target="_blank">★ French Knot ★ </a>- Fool Proof ~ you <i>will</i> learn how to do a French knot, <i><b>je guarantee.</b></i>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/satinstitch.html" target="_blank">Satin Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
(check back for more)
</p>
<p align="left">
Don't miss: <b><a href="/stitchesforlefties" target="_blank">Stitch Diagrams for Left-Handed Stitchers</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/stitchrecipes.gif" height="58" width="365" /><br />
<b>Combinations of stitches brought together for a unique effect!</b>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazylotus.html" target="_blank">Lazy Lotus <br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazybow.html" target="_blank">Lazy Bow</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/chainandfeather" target="_blank">Chain + Feather </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/tipsandtechniques.gif" height="58" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics1">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 1 </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics2">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 2</a> (also for t-shirts, jeans and other troublesome textiles)
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/transfertechniques.html">Transfer Techniques</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/flossblending" target="_blank">Floss Blending </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/threadheavenhowto" target="_blank">Floss Conditioning </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/redwork.html">Repeating a Pattern</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/pinupface_diagram.html" target="_blank">Stitching a Small Face</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/typesofneedlecrafts.gif" height="58" width="365" /><a href="/glossary"><br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/glossary">Needlework Glossary</a>
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/projectideas.gif" height="58" width="365" /> <a href="/redwork.html"><br />
</a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/secretmessage_howto" target="_blank">Stitch a Secret Message </a><a href="/stitchedendpapers.html" target="_blank"></p>
<p>Embroidered Journal Endpapers</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/luv_yr_guts">"I Love Your Guts" Valentine's Card</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitchable_tag">Stitchable Gift Tags</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project+lucky+charm">Lucky Charm Bracelet</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/napkinring">Up-cycled Napkin Rings</a> - by Jessica Olsen
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/project_vintagelamps.html">Vintage Lamps Hoodie</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/zippered+pouch+tutorial" target="_blank">Zippered Pouch with Reverse Applique</a> - by Karin of Orange Flower
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<img src="/files/images/handembroiderybasics.gif" alt="How To Embroider" align="left" border="0" height="122" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="652" />
</div>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/essentialtools.gif" height="49" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/tools.html" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/copyright2011_toolsHART.gif" border="0" height="237" width="600" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
All you really need for embroidery is:
</p>
<p align="left">
1. <a href="/cloverhoop" target="_blank">embroidery hoop</a> <br />
2. <a href="/needlepack.html" target="_blank">sharp needle</a> <br />
3. <a href="/mega_palette.html" target="_blank">embroidery floss</a> <br />
4. small, <a href="/scissors_pink.html" target="_blank">sharp scissors</a><br />
5. <a href="/teatowel" target="_blank">something to stitch on</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You may also need <a href="/patterns/all" target="_blank">a transfer pattern</a> or <a href="/taxonomy/term/97" target="_blank">tools to make your own patterns</a>.<br />
(Uh, maybe you just need an <b><a href="/ultimatekit.html" target="_blank"><u>Embroidery Kit</u></a></b> with all the above to get you started?)</p>
<p>Easy enough! But how do you bring them all together and actually embroider with them? <br />
Check out: <b><a href="/tattooyourtowels.html">Beginning Hand Embroidery (or, Tattoo Your Towels <i>without</i> Ducks in Bonnets)</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<div align="left">
</div>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches" target="_blank"><img src="/files/images/basicstitches.gif" border="0" height="49" width="365" /></a>
</p>
<p align="left">
You can see an <a href="/stitches" target="_blank">overview of these basic stitches here</a>, or click on them individually:
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Split%20Stitch" target="_blank">Split Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Stem%20Stitch" target="_blank">Stem Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Back%20Stitch" target="_blank">Back Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/stitches#Chain%20Stitch" target="_blank">Chain Stitch </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/frenchknot.html" target="_blank">★ French Knot ★ </a>- Fool Proof ~ you <i>will</i> learn how to do a French knot, <i><b>je guarantee.</b></i>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/satinstitch.html" target="_blank">Satin Stitch</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
(check back for more)
</p>
<p align="left">
Don't miss: <b><a href="/stitchesforlefties" target="_blank">Stitch Diagrams for Left-Handed Stitchers</a></b>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/stitchrecipes.gif" height="58" width="365" /><br />
<b>Combinations of stitches brought together for a unique effect!</b>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazylotus.html" target="_blank">Lazy Lotus <br />
</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/lazybow.html" target="_blank">Lazy Bow</a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/chainandfeather" target="_blank">Chain + Feather </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
</p>
<p align="left">
<img src="/files/images/tipsandtechniques.gif" height="58" width="365" />
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics1">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 1 </a>
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/howto_darkfabrics2">How-To: Dark Fabrics - Part 2</a> (also for t-shirts, jeans and other troublesome textiles)
</p>
<p align="left">
<a href="/transfertechniques.html">Transfer Techniques</a> - by Amy Bindel
</p>
<p align="left">
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