Simple embroidery hoop art

How to make it

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   Draw the design

   Draw a simple flower, heart or short word on the fabric with the water-soluble pen.

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   Fit the hoop

   Put the fabric between the 2 rings. Tighten the screw until it's drum-tight.

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   Thread the needle

   Cut an arm's length of floss and thread it with the threader. Knot the end.

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   Backstitch the lines

   Come up, go back one stitch length, come up again ahead. Follow the drawn line.

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   Fill the petals

   Use long, straight stitches side by side for petals and leaves.

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   Wash out the pen

   Dab the leftover pen lines with a damp cloth.

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   Finish the back

   Trim the fabric to 1 in around the hoop and glue or gather it at the back.