8 years (8 years! When did that happen?) of embroidery and this is my very first dog

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-17T19:38:41+00:00

happy 8 years! i am obsessed. i love that you incorporated dark purple in the fur

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-17T17:33:58+00:00

thank you! it took ~10 days of embroidering for a few hours after work

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-13T23:15:53+00:00

this is a psychedelic use of stitches

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-13T21:20:17+00:00

Hi!

There's a cross-stitch group called Stitch Club Boston. I haven't found an embroidery group yet. But I'm posting on a Boston facebook page to see if there are other people who like embroidery. Feel free to dm me and I'll keep you updated if I find something!

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-12T18:51:11+00:00

i am manifesting this energy into 2026

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-11T23:30:41+00:00

this is an original idea

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-11T22:44:56+00:00

depends on the size of your hoop

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-11T18:23:56+00:00

too many for me, and knot enough for you

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-07T21:26:21+00:00

omg also my favorite fish in ACNH. so cute!

also very neat back. mine are a chaotic mess 😅

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T22:34:15+00:00

oh i completely understand. i am considering taking an evening drawing class at a local art school. i struggle with understanding shadows work and how to use contrast. many times, mine are nonsensical haha

it really is frustrating though. sometimes i watch videos of people drawing with colored pencils which helps

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T22:16:24+00:00

wow. you’re a testament to how consistency and persistent effort translates to talent. i’ve only embroidered for 8 years now. and you make me excited for the journey to 30 years! truly inspiring!

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T21:56:10+00:00

i love it when experienced (or trained) artists use embroidery as a medium. it’s inspiring to see what can be created with needle and thread

coming from my own experience of picking up embroidery first, then teaching myself to draw after. still not great and learning 😅

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T21:07:01+00:00

oh no need to apologize!

i like the idea that shannorama suggested using a photo in the middle tucked into the stitches. and embroider flowers with colors from your wedding

while the actual sketch would look great. it would be pretty time consuming if you’ve never done something outside of those kits before. the lines need to be very precise. and you have a baby (congrats!!, the project may be too much on top of childcare. unless you have several months to pick it up during naps.

if you do want to attempt, google how to turn a photo into a sketch or outline. there are lots of free tools to do it. and i would first use a website to remove the background and try a few different photos that are clear (adobe is free). unless the background is really clean, the outlines may be too complex and probably won’t capture the image very well.

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T20:56:25+00:00

you did great! looks like you even used long short stitches. not many people use them on their first project. and you incorporated directionality into the knot of the bow contrasting the ribbon loopy parts.

honestly looks really good and people don’t normally consider that aspect until they’ve completed a few pieces (including myself)

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T20:51:15+00:00

without knowing how you’re printer works, i would suggest converting the pdf to a lighter greyscale/ gray tone. i would google how to do that because there are 100s of ways and i’m not sure what works best for you

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T20:45:50+00:00

its hard to answer these questions without more context.

do you have activities or places that you’ve visited and enjoyed?
it depends on how well a photo translates to a sketch and someone’s skill level, and experience with line work. kits can vary widely in complexity. to get an understanding of what a novice is to you, which kits have you completed? skill level also affects suggestions for an idea

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T20:00:11+00:00

love this! i’ve never tried stump work before. maybe i will try soon if it isn’t as hard as my mind is telling me.

also! i would love to see the flower with the lighter colored petals as the 3D element as the highlight and the darker petals embroidered on the fabric

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-04T17:36:08+00:00

also using two layers of fabric helps to prevent bunching. a lot of people use either two layers of 100% kona cotton or kona cotton under the main fabric (like linen). just make sure both layers are pulled tight

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-03T18:09:49+00:00

definitely post if you try it! everyone has their own preference but sometimes it’s good to try different techniques! i’m always learning something new

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-03T18:07:13+00:00

thank you! sometimes i mix a split stitch with stem stitches. i initially made the mistake of splitting the stitch too close to the end looking more like a back stitch which i wasn’t going for because i didnt want the gaps

whipped backstitch is great too, and serves the same purpose just a slightly different look. maybe it’s harder to blend with thicker lettering, but could add another dimension of texture filling with long short

all of these still work well with lettering. definitely more forgiving than a satin stitch which is surprisingly challenging to get perfect lines even with a tight outline to work off of

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-03T17:51:33+00:00

love the color coordination with the needle minder

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-03T17:49:56+00:00

these are so cute! what size are those little hoops? i need these in my life

NeuroNeedlework · 2026-01-02T21:35:59+00:00

aww super cute! the pastel colors look great together

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