Gettin' Stitchy

As I've mentioned a few bazillion times,

I've been itchin' to try embroidery.

After hoarding a few hoops for months and checking out every library book in the valley, 

I decided to give it a go.

My first project wasn't really embroidery

But it was a lot of hand stitching and got me use to the whole hoop deal.

And it's a great reminder for me.

After stitching that gargantuan hoop, I felt ready to tackle some real embroidery.

So I stitched up a few kitchen towels.

It's safe to say that I am officially hooked

(and my family may use the word addicted)

It's like coloring, but with thread!

I'm telling you, super duper fun!

I used an iron on transfer

 All you do is stitch over the line.

 Here are a few tips from a beginner:

1.  When ironing on the image, there's no going back.  Get it on there good the first time or you'll end up with a double or smeared image.

2.  Don't forget to check the back- it might look all pretty in the front and a rats nest disaster in the back. So take a peak every now and then to make sure it's neat and tidy in the back too.

3.   It's not a good idea to just drop the little pieces of thread on the floor- they will be tracked all through out the house. ( not that I would do that or anything)

4.  When your thread gets a knot (oh and it will) don't aggressively pull at it, as the thread will break- and oh man is that a bummer.

I highly recommend this fun past time.

It is fast, easy and rewarding.

And if you're related to me or a friend, you can expect an embroidered towel for your next birthday, and Christmas, and Mother's Day and Ground Hog's Day and . . .  

 Have you been meaning to try something new?

Well what are you waiting for?  Go for it!