Embroidery articles
Short articles on embroidery: how to read a pattern, how to choose materials and what the reference tables mean. Each one links to the tables, tools and patterns it mentions.
Embroidery
Choosing thread and strands
How six-strand cotton, pearl cotton and wool compare in weight, and how many strands to use for outlines, fills and knots.
Updated 30 Sep 2026 · 2 minEmbroideryStarting a hoop project
Cutting fabric, hooping it drum-tight, threading the needle and starting and ending a thread without a knot showing.
Updated 30 Sep 2026 · 2 minEmbroideryTransferring a design to fabric
Four ways to get a drawing onto fabric, which one suits which fabric, and how to size the design to the hoop first.
Updated 30 Sep 2026 · 2 min