Embroidery Ideas - 10 Cool Designs

Embroidery ideas for your projects

As we have already discussed in previous texts, all embroidery ideas start from scratch. Therefore, before starting a new project, we must think about what we really want to do. What type of embroidery we want to embroider and what colors we are going to use, is a good start. But let's take it easy, because embroidery is an art that provides good moments of relaxation. There is no stress in embroidery.

If you are going to start a new embroidery project, start by making a free design, to your liking, or choose one from those found in specialized magazines or on the Internet. Opt for one that does not have great details and has very simple strokes. As you get more experienced and improve your stitches, try also increasing the difficulty level of the embroidery you are doing. This way it will be easier to analyze your evolutions.

design your embroidery

If you know how to draw, that is very good and very interesting. You can make the lines of your embroidery yourself. This will greatly help your memory to record the image that you are going to embroider, facilitating the execution of the project.

Drawings from magazines and the Internet

But if you don't know how to draw, don't worry. There are thousands of embroidery designs available on the Internet and in various magazines dedicated to the art of embroidery. These ready-made drawings are halfway to becoming art, as you want:

embroidery materials

The art of embroidery is not just choosing designs. It is very important to gather all the necessary basic materials. Of course, many of these materials that I indicate you already have at home. Look at these:

• Embroidery threads (there is a wide variety of colors);
• Needles and scissors;
• Canvases or garments to embroider (new or already used);
• Graphics;
• Lots of patience and discipline.

Now that you have gathered all the materials, it is time to use your hands and move from paper to fabrics, all your art and good taste.

embroider without fear

As extra information, it is important to say the following: Many embroiderers, before doing their first embroidery, are afraid of white fabric, it is the same as saying that they do not know the exact place where to start embroidering, the best size and even how to draw on fabrics. Well, this is all normal. Nothing left to fear. It is time to experiment and it is with trial and error that experience is gained.

Go from paper to fabric

To transfer your design from paper to fabric, purchase fabric markers, which have the advantage of washing out ink. Another widely used possibility is to draw with a normal pencil. Make light strokes, and then you can easily remove them with a little soap and water. With these two techniques you can experiment until you reach the best place to do your embroidery. Another alternative, less advisable, is charcoal suitable for fabrics, which has the drawback of being able to stain them.

Phase of the lines

Now that the lines are ready, it's time to start embroidering in the chosen spot. Use the threads and the needles and fill in all the spaces with the different embroidery stitches.