Embroidery is an age old art form using a needle and thread to create elaborate designs on a piece of cloth. Whether you choose to break out a needle and embroidery floss to work on a design by hand or use the latest technology to create a design using an embroidery machine, the result is guaranteed to be spectacular.
If you are interested in learning to embroider either as a hobby or as a business, consider looking into taking a class at your local craft store or community center. Most of these places offer beginner classes that will teach you all the necessary stitches and start you on the road to understanding this historic art form.
Another way get started with embroidery is to visit your local library or neighborhood bookstore to find a great tutorial on embroidery. There are several book series in publication that walk you through this needlecraft step by step and showcase each stitch in clear images. These books are excellent for individuals who need to work on their own time and not be rushed through difficult stitches. Also, these books allow a crafter to return again and again to look at stitches or techniques without trouble.
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