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      <image:title>Embroidery Equipment for Beginners: What You Need to Start</image:title>
      <image:caption>basic embroidery equipment includes needles, thread, scissors, fabric and a hoop</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Back an Embroidery Hoop</image:title>
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      <image:title>Hand Embroidered Plant Card</image:title>
      <image:caption>How to embroider card - beginners embroidery project from Lazy May Sewing Club</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stitched Valentine Card</image:title>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/beginners-space-hoop</loc>
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      <image:title>Easy Space Hoop</image:title>
      <image:caption>Easy Space Hoop - Lazy May Embroidery</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Separate Embroidery Thread (Beginner Step-by-Step)</image:title>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/beginners-embroidery-guides/how-to-set-up-your-embroidery-hoop</loc>
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      <image:title>How to Set Up an Embroidery Hoop (Beginner Step-by-Step Guide)</image:title>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/try-embroidery-transfers/hello-hoop-project-learn-how-to-embroider-text</loc>
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      <image:title>Hello Hoop Project: Learn how to embroider text</image:title>
      <image:caption>learn how to embroidery text and make this cute hello hoop</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/diy-embroidered-personalised-bunting</loc>
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      <image:title>Stitch your own personalised bunting</image:title>
      <image:caption>hand embroidered personalised bunting for a party</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to use our iron-on embroidery transfers</image:title>
      <image:caption>cutting out an iron on embroidery transfer - how to use an embroidery transfer</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Use Iron-On Embroidery Transfers | Easy Step-by-Step Guide</image:title>
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      <image:title>Embroider a flower: Practise 4 easy embroidery stitches</image:title>
      <image:caption>Purple flower in embroidery in a hoop</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/hello-hoop-project-learn-how-to-embroider-text</loc>
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      <image:title>Hello Hoop Project: Learn how to embroider text</image:title>
      <image:caption>gingham embroidery hoop with the word hello stitched on it</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Back an Embroidery Hoop with Felt</image:title>
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      <image:title>Embroider a flower: Practise 4 easy embroidery stitches</image:title>
      <image:caption>Purple flower in embroidery in a hoop</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Embroider a Sweater: Easy Botanical Sweater Sleeve</image:title>
      <image:caption>sweater hand embroidered with botanical leaf designs</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/easy-repeat-pattern-create-daisies-with-french-knots-and-lazy-daisy-stitches</loc>
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      <image:title>Easy Repeat Pattern: Create daisies with french knots and lazy daisy stitches</image:title>
      <image:caption>embroidery hoop with daisies</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/lion-softie-stitch-a-cute-lion-with-an-iron-on-embroidery-transfer</loc>
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      <image:title>Lion Softie: Stitch a cute embroidered Lion toy</image:title>
      <image:caption>cute lion toy</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Mini hoop inspiration: quick and easy ideas for hand embroidery designs</image:title>
      <image:caption>personalised hand embroidery design used as a gift tag on a present</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/french-knot-master-class-practise-makes-perfect-with-this-easy-alphabet-hoop-project</loc>
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      <image:title>French Knot Master Class: Practise makes perfect!</image:title>
      <image:caption>negative space embroidery design stitched with french knots</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Easy Hand Embroidered DIY Mothers Day Card</image:title>
      <image:caption>How to embroider card - beginners embroidery project from Lazy May Sewing Club</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Searchable Thread Colour Conversion Chart: DMC, Anchor, Madeira</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Transfer Embroidery Designs to Fabric: 4 Easy Ways</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stick and Stitch vs Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: What’s the Difference?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Wondering whether to use a stick and stitch pattern or an iron-on embroidery pattern? Here are examples of both type of pattern in use. A flower that have been ironed to to pink fabric and a green house design as a stick and stitch pattern</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Thread an Embroidery Needle and Choose the Right Needle Size</image:title>
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      <image:title>Embroidery for Beginners: Take your first steps</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Make a Slow Stitching Sampler with Iron-On Embroidery Patterns</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Embroider a Sweater Sleeve with Cross Stitch</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Use Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns (For Beginners)</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Cross Stitch: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners</image:title>
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      <image:title>Easy Friendship Bracelet Ideas for Kids, Teens and Beginners</image:title>
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    <loc>https://lazymay.co.uk/blogs/learn/how-to-make-a-personalised-christmas-stocking</loc>
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