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Check out the draw along videos on my YouTube channel.

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Videos created to help you learn to draw and create art. Also, every now and then, a video about teaching and ed tech. Enjoy! I'm just learning about the vid...

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This fun youtube channel is full of fun how to draw videos!

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Hey, art friends! Welcome to Art For Kids Hub! 🎨✏️ Here, you’ll discover all sorts of awesome art lessons, from drawing to painting, and even some super cool origami. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, there’s something fun for everyone! I’m Rob, and along with my amazing wife, Teryn, and our four creative kids, Jack, Hadley, Austin, and Olivia, we make art together as a family and love sharing it with you. ❤️ Ready to jump in and start creating? Most of our art lessons are self-contained, so grab your favorite black marker, some paper, and your coloring supplies, and let’s get drawing! 🖍️📒 Join us on this colorful adventure, and let’s make art that brings smiles and joy. Happy creating! 🌟

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Create a picture on fabric with colorful thread and stitching.

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If you want to give embroidery a try, but have been intimidated by the different supplies and the vast number of tutorials, this quick-start stitching guide is for you. This easy overview is also helpful if you're introducing a friend to stitching and want to make sure you cover the basics.

Learning embroidery doesn't have to be difficult, and it definitely shouldn't feel like a huge investment of time and money. It's actually an easy and inexpensive hobby to jump into!

Once you get your feet wet (or perhaps more appropriately, once you get your needle threaded), you can gain a more in-depth knowledge of embroidery. You can also pick up special tips, tools, and techniques that will improve or enhance your stitching. ​

What You'll Need

Fabric: For your first project, choose a light-colored quilting cotton or evenweave fabric, such as linen. If buying by the yard, 1/4 yard will be enough for several projects. Avoid using Aida cloth, even though it's sold alongside embroidery floss-it's best for cross stitch patterns.

Embroidery floss: Select a few colors of cotton embroidery floss. DMC brand is easy to find, inexpensive and good quality. Avoid floss designed for craft projects (such as friendship bracelets), as it will be frustrating to work with.

Embroidery hoop: There are many styles of embroidery hoops available, but all you need to get started is a basic wooden or plastic hoop. A 6-inch hoop will serve you well for a variety of projects.

Needles: Like hoops, there are many kinds of embroidery needles out there. Any sharp needle with an eye large enough to thread embroidery floss through will work. However, the easiest option is to choose a pack of different sizes of sharp needles labeled for embroidery.

Water-soluble pen​: Depending on your project, there are a few ways to transfer a pattern to your fabric, but tracing is the simplest. A regular pencil will work, but to ensure that you don't leave any stray markings, use a water-soluble pen.

Scissors: There are scissors made for different tasks in embroidery, but before you buy anything fancy, it's OK to use any scissors you have around. Just be sure that they will cut the floss cleanly, so its end isn't frayed.

Select Stitches

Straight stitch: This simple stitch is so basic you probably already know how to do it without even learning it. Making short straight lines is something you'll do a lot as you embroider.

Back stitch: For doing any kind of outlining, back stitch works and it's so easy. Focus on making each stitch the same length and you'll have something that looks really great!

Starting/stopping: If you want to learn the best way to start and stop, there are some special techniques to follow. But it's also OK to start and end with a knot.

Finishing Tips

When you're done stitching, your embroidery may need to be rinsed or soaked to remove markings. This also helps remove wrinkles. When it comes out of the water, gently press away excess water with a towel. Then place the embroidery on a folded towel and press from the back with an iron.

Start Stitching

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The Ultimate Embroidery Quick-Start Guide

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If you want to give embroidery a try, but have been intimidated by the different supplies and the vast number of tutorials, this quick-start stitching guide is for you. This easy overview is also helpful if you're introducing a friend to stitching and want to make sure you cover the basics.

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Use items in your home (with permission) to recreate a famous painting and then photograph it.

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Do you have fabric, a needle, and thread? Learn to sew! Make a pillow! Make a drawstring bag! And extras to your own clothing!

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Check out this art by Andy Goldsworthy. Go in your back yard and create! Take a picture of the result.

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Magical Land Art By Andy Goldsworthy | Bored Panda 700 × 368 - 80k - jpg boredpanda.com

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Make designs with folded paper.  Traditional models use square paper but some use 8.5 x11in paper

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The most popular and famous origami web site on the planet. Try Japanese traditional paper crafts.

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You need two knitting needles and yarn.

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Create a colorful sandscape.

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What can you make out of an empty toilet paper tube?

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You need a crochet hook and yarn! Mrs. Schmidt is pretty good at crochet and can try to help!

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What drawing app do you have on your digital device? Make something using this app! Challenge yourself to use all of the tools.