#so there's no learning curve where your first several projects are ugly XD

[prurientpuddlejumper]

You inspire me to want to try embroidery 🥺 I give up too easily though.

You should definitely try it! Just figure out what hurdles are making you give up, and smash through them!

If you're not sure how to get started, buy a kit that comes with everything. If you need to see how it's done first, there are tons of video turials out there! If you're too perfectionist about it not coming out right, start with a really small project! If you don't have money for materials, use a regular sewing needle and thread and do a design on a pillowcase!! YOU CAN DO THIS!

#anon #if you can tho I recommend using a linen with big ole holes #i mean - what's the technical term? - a looser weave? #like an aida even! where you can see the space the needle is going to go very clearly #it makes it easier to pull out stitches and redo things as many times as you want #TBH if you're really nervous just try cross stitch first #it's easier on perfectionist beginners because so long as you follow the pattern it'll turn out exactly the way you want #so there's no learning curve where your first several projects are ugly XD #and there's only one stitch! #(tho I kinda think cross stitch is boring personally?? There's less creative leeway) #(but it's a unique style and I like the pixel effect for certain projects!) #(that's just a thought tho. I guess which you'd find easier/more fun is a matter of personal taste...) #(if you like following directions so that everything turns out neat and crisp and looking just like the picture... x-stitch!) #(if you like winging it/ experimenting/and don't care if the lines are a bit crooked... embroidery!) #HEYYYY IT'S EXTREMELY LATE AND I'M TAG RAMBLING WEEEE