About Needlecrafts: Focus On Embroidery

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor One of the latest additions to the About.com "family" is our About.com Embroidery site. Cheryl Fall (who may be familiar to some of you as the former Needlepoint Guide) is the Guide and she has all the information you need to get started or to brush up or improve your skills. Get started now! How to Use an Embroidery Hoop The embroidery hoop is an essential part of any stitcher's work basket. The hoop holds the fabric taut to ensure that your stitches are well-formed. Learn how to load fabric into a hoop - you will be well on the way to getting your project started. See More About:  embroidery basics  hoops and frames  beginner embroidery Using Iron-On Transfers Learn to use Iron-On transfers properly so that you have a perfect start. This tutorial shows how to create a transfer using transfer pencils and shows how to properly apply the transfer for a successful project. See More About:  embroidery basics  iron-on transfers  beginner embroidery 20 Common Embroidery Mistakes Every hobby has a learning curve involved - reading over these common mistakes and avoiding them will help you avoid aggravation and expense. One of the best pieces of advice - read the instructions. Don't be Crewel - Autumn Pumpkin Project Get ready for Autumn with a plump pumpkin in a square project. This project is crewel embroidery and uses various embroidery stitches. See More About:  embroidery projects  embroidery patterns  crewel embroidery Needlecrafts Ads Embroidery Hand Designs Textile Designs Hand Embroidery Kits Embroidery on Bags Featured Articles Pearl, Crystal, and Seed Bead Swag Earrings Free Crochet Baby Sweater Patterns Machine Quilting Threads Eileen Casey's Knitting Patterns Ironing Board Solutions for Limited Space Arts and Crafts Business Insurance   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Crafty Projects Basic Skills for Beaders Bride and Groom Cross Stitch Project Bamboo Frame Needlepoint Advertisement