I usually swirl the end a few times around my finger, twist, and pull to create a messy knot - like this. Once your fabric is all set up in the hoop, cut a long piece of floss and thread your needle. (See note above) Another tip: try not to leave the hoop on your stretch fabric for too long since it may leave a stretched out circle - no good. If using a stretch fabric, you’ll definitely need a stabilizer so the design doesn’t bunch together once you release it from the hoop. Once the design is outlined, secure your fabric tightly in a hoop. I encourage you to grab a piece of scrap fabric, practice stitches for a bit, then give this project a try!Įither print the design on a stick-on stabilizer and place on top of your fabric, or trace the design onto your fabric using a pencil and a sunny window. I found this video tutorial by Shiny Happy World to be super helpful - hopefully it helps you, too. It’s just so fun and meditative to do such a tactile craft - something many of our ancestors did all the time. So please don’t be intimidated to try this out! I am nowhere near an embroidery expert. In fact, this is a perfect project for anyone with zero to minimal embroidery experience. To get started, I thought I would illustrate a straightforward pattern and use the simple backstitch to outline the design - an easy beginner project to get under my belt. In my journey to do more things by hand, I’ve been wanting to give embroidery a try. I had no idea!Īnyways, besides their environmental benefits, acorns happen to be super cute and the perfect fall-themed art subject. And apparently if prepared correctly, people can snack on them, too. In fact, over 100 different species eat acorns and heavily rely on them as a source of fat and nutrition.
I always knew that squirrels ate acorns, but I had no idea that they make up about 75% of the white-tailed deer’s diet during the late fall and winter months. And with it comes all the lovely colors and motifs of the season - including the humble acorn.Īccording to the National Wildlife Federation, these little nuts make quite an impact on the ecosystem during the fall.
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