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The Tools Used in Embroidery
By Renee Shelton
© 2006
Embroidery uses just a few simple tools, which makes it easy to start up as a hobby.

Here are some tools associated with Embroidery: Click each to find out more information.

Needles: Embroidery needles differ from Needlepoint needles.
Beeswax: To prevent your threads from tangling.
Hoops or Frames: To hold your work as you are stitching.
Needle Threader: Don't worry, it's not cheating. Your main goal is to do the actual stitching. Some flosses can be difficult to thread through the eye of a needle, so these can be very helpful.
For Reproducing a Chart or Design: Graph or tracing paper and a pencil with an eraser.

Any opinions and advice you read are from someone who enjoys sewing as a hobby. You can write to me about the site to: sewnowthis@aol.com.

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All the best, and thanks for visiting!
Renee Shelton

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