Star embroidery hoop tutorial

Embroidery hoops make really nice craft projects – they’re great for all levels of makers, as you can start with a simple design and then add more detail and advanced stitches as you become more skilled… plus you can sit and make them on your lap with a lovely cup of tea by your side.

Textile designer and Folksy maker Teresa Bettelly from Shirley Rainbow has designed a gorgeous embroidery hoop tutorial inspired by clear night skies and Japanese Sashiko style stitching. This project is a clever way to use up a piece of your favourite fabric and any special beads or sequins you might have saved in your stash of crafty bits.

Follow Teresa and her craft projects on Instagram at @shirleyrainbow_tb

Appliqué Star Hoop Tutorial

You will need:

● 12.5cm (5 inch) embroidery hoop

● felt in a colour of your choice

● background fabric in a contrasting colour or pattern

● embroidery floss in three contrasting colours

● beads and sequins

● a circular piece of card just smaller than 12.5cm diameter

● sewing thread

● length of cord or ribbon approx 20cm long

● plus scissors, sewing needle, pins, pencil, glue (a hot glue gun or strong liquid glue such as Bostik All Purpose)

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Embroidery hoop tutorial written by textile artist Teresa from Shirley Rainbow. See more of her beautiful wall decorations and textile jewellery at folksy.com/shops/ShirleyRainbow