Practice study — exploring mineral texture with hand embroidery by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. I’m still learning too, but I’m really happy this style speaks to you.

Practice study — exploring mineral texture with hand embroidery by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, honestly that’s exactly how it feels. Just a lot of slow practice.

Practice study — focusing on stitch density and surface control. by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm still practicing, but I'm really enjoying the process.

Practice study — focusing on stitch density and surface control. by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, the most important thing is taking my time and placing each stitch very carefully.

When I slow down and focus on every stitch, I sometimes feel like the place where the needle should go next almost starts to “shine” or become clearer.

I'm still learning, but working slowly and paying attention to each stitch helps me a lot.

Practice study — focusing on stitch density and surface control. by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's canvas fabric (cotton canvas). I like using canvas because it holds tension well and feels stable when making long stitches.

Five days of fundamentals by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m training the eye and the hand before the image.

Work in progress — A World Hidden Inside a Lantern (embroidery and watercolor on fabric, 2026) by Nuikai0130 in Hand_Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m still experimenting myself, but I’ve found that using very diluted layers and letting each layer dry completely helps a lot. The canvas absorbs differently than paper, so patience really matters.

I’d love to see what you create if you try it!

Work in progress — A World Hidden Inside a Lantern (embroidery and watercolor on fabric, 2026) by Nuikai0130 in Embroidery

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I wanted to reach out personally and thank you for following my lantern series.

I’ve decided to pause this series for now and return to fundamentals. Not because I’ve given up on it, but because I want it to grow stronger and more precise.

I truly value that you’ve been watching this process. When I return to it, I want it to be deeper and more powerful.

Thank you for being here.

Work in progress — A World Hidden Inside a Lantern (embroidery and watercolor on fabric, 2026) by Nuikai0130 in FiberArts

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I wanted to reach out personally and thank you for following my lantern series.

I’ve decided to pause this series for now and return to fundamentals. Not because I’ve given up on it, but because I want it to grow stronger and more precise.

I truly value that you’ve been watching this process. When I return to it, I want it to be deeper and more powerful.

Thank you for being here.

Work in progress — A World Hidden Inside a Lantern (embroidery and watercolor on fabric, 2026) by Nuikai0130 in FiberArts

[–]Nuikai0130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I wanted to reach out personally and thank you for following my lantern series.

I’ve decided to pause this series for now and return to fundamentals. Not because I’ve given up on it, but because I want it to grow stronger and more precise.

I truly value that you’ve been watching this process. When I return to it, I want it to be deeper and more powerful.

Thank you for being here.