A calm, beginner-friendly guide to starting embroidery with minimal equipment, a simple first stitch, and easy links to beginner help and sampler projects.
How to Use Iron-On Embroidery Transfers and Patterns
Use our step-by-step photo guide or watch a video to find out everything you need to know about using our iron on embroidery transfer patterns.
How to Thread an Embroidery Needle and Choose the Right Needle Size
A simple guide to choosing the right embroidery needle size and threading your needle easily, with beginner-friendly tips to prevent tangles and frustration.
How to transfer embroidery designs to fabric: 5 easy ways for beginner embroiderers
Discover 5 easy ways to transfer embroidery designs to fabric—perfect for beginners! Learn about iron-on transfers, tracing methods, stick and stitch patterns, and more to get started with hand embroidery.
Searchable Thread Colour Conversion Chart: DMC, Anchor, Madeira
Easily convert embroidery thread colours between DMC, Anchor, and Madeira with this searchable chart. Perfect for embroidery, cross-stitch and needlework.
Stick and Stitch vs Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: What’s the Difference?
Not sure which to use for your next embroidery? This guide explains the difference, with tips for choosing the best option for your fabric and project.
Embroidery Equipment for Beginners: What You Need to Start
If you’re new to hand embroidery, this guide covers the basic embroidery equipment and supplies for beginners, plus simple tips to help you get started.
How to Separate Embroidery Thread (Beginner Step-by-Step)
Learn how to separate embroidery thread step by step with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover how different strand counts affect your hand embroidery and how to choose the right number of strands for your stitching.
How to Set Up an Embroidery Hoop (Beginner Step-by-Step Guide)
Let us guide you through the the most important step in embroidery. Setting up your hoop correctly will ensure easy stitching and beautiful end result.
Illustrated Embroidery Stitch Guide
Learn easy embroidery stitches with this illustrated step-by-step guide.
How to Back an Embroidery Hoop
Learn how to tidy up your competed embroidery easily, gathering the excess fabric behind the hoop for a neat and simple finish.
How to back a hoop with felt, an easy way to finish your embroidery hoop
Follow our easy step-by-step guide and learn how to back a hoop with felt. This quick, simple method is great for tidying up a hoop to gift or hang on the wall.