The first video is done! For such a short video there were a lot of takes!This first lesson will be easy peasy....you will be covering everything with straight stitches in a matter of moments.
The straight stitches that I have shown you are even and evenly spaced. For another interesting look you may want to vary the stitch length or spacing.
I am working my stitches on yellow felt with black thread so that you can easily see the method. If you are using a less stable fabric to handle you will want to hoop the fabric to keep it taunt. The picture here shows you a couple of styles of hoops. I prefer the metal, with spring and cork, since it holds that fabric securely. However, this is a vintage type hoop and is not readily available at craft store. But, if you stop by any Goodwill you may be able to find these.
In the next lesson I'm going to talk about embroidery thread. In this example I am using a DMC 6 ply thread that I have divided into three strands so that you can easily see the stitching. Depending on the detail that I want I may only use one strand for a delicate look, or all six strands for a more pronounced look.
Let's get started!
