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)
Find the full instructions on The Handmade Fair Blog here >
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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
