A relaxing embroidery project you can build a little at a time.

Slow stitching is a simple way to practise different embroidery stitches while gradually filling a hoop with texture and pattern.

In this guide I show how I created my sampler using layered iron-on embroidery patterns and a few simple stitches.

If you're new to embroidery, these simple guides will help you get started.

• Free embroidery sampler
• Beginner embroidery guides
• Learn embroidery stitches