DIY Hand Embroidery

Friends, this is your opportunity to learn an old school craft and make it entirely your own - this ain't your gramma's embroidery! This video is your introduction to embroidery basics and your guide is embroiderer extraordinaire Jenny Hart, founder of Sublime Stitching, the original, independent DIY company that introduced pinups, robots, tattoos and some rock-and-roll to embroidery design. Be certain to watch the other videos in our Embroidery Playlist and prepare to get your stitch on!

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Jenny Hart first tried embroidery in the summer of 2000 and quickly became known for her stitched portraits of the famous and infamous. Her works have appeared in numerous books and magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, BUST, Nylon & Juxtapoz. She founded Sublime Stitching in 2001 with a new model for embroidery design and resources. Since then, Hart has become an internationally recognized fine artist and designer. She has authored eight titles on embroidery for Chronicle Books, and her drawings and works in embroidery have been exhibited and published internationally. In 2012 the Renwick gallery intends to acquire her artwork for the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Learn more about Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching at these links:
Twitter: @sublimestitch
Instagram: @sublimestitching"

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[redkat]

I really liked the simplicity of these videos. I don't have time to get bored, ; holds my attention.The camera lets me easily see whats going on too. Everything I need to know are in these clips. Perfect!

[gnomer]

How did I not know about the velcro!?!?! Awesome video, Jenny!

[mercyfire]

A wonderful refresher for someone returning to the world of embroidery. :) Plus, I love the whistling!

[TaraFinlay]

Finally, someone explains an easy way to separate 6 strand floss! Where have you been all my life???

[justanotherredheadattheend]

This was great. Somehow both short and simple, and comprehensive and thorough. Total novice here; this was a great intro. Nice music keeps things upbeat too. Thanks! 

[katbtrx]

Points for no long-winded anecdotes and explanations! I really like how you present your tutorials and would love to see more for needle crafts.

[racekr]

I'm "starting" to embroider after spending my whole life cross stitching---the freedom scares me!! No holes to count!! Haha. Thank you for showing the basics!!

[margaritasanmartin]

gracias!!! estoy empezando y las cosas mas basicas no las encontraba en ninguna parte tan claro, como aqui muuuuchas gracias! desde valparaiso, chile!

[Dethmoose]

Well, I guess I just have to get into more crafts hobbies... Your tutorial videos are so good, I've definitely been inspired to make something in embroidery. Your style should be the standard for all tutorial videos ever, so easy to understand.

[Mystique]

so happy I found this channel...seriously....soo sooo happy! :)

Beautiful music + creative ideas = brilliant videos! <3

[Emmajen]

What a lovely little video! :) I really enjoy this. 

[yuuka]

excellent tutorial, very easy to understand

[maggiemoore]

those scissors are so darn pretty gracious

[carissaabc]

i love the music you've chosen for these videos. Who are the musicians? Where did you find them?

[carissaabc]

Is a production music archive something that anyone can access, or is it subscription based or ??? Sorry if this is a really naieve question, but I love to make my own little videos and I'm always on the lookout for copyright-proper ways to get good soundtracks. thanks for any help you can offer!

[Chattercharlie]

Where can I buy thread conditioner? Lincraft? Spotlight?

[MylkT]

Can we use beeswax instead of the thread conditioner?

[loreiuhas]

What song is playing in the brackgroud ? I love it ? :D Also, i love the video. Simple and to the point. Good job !

[claudiagardner-benn]

Can anyone tell me where I could order different types of fabric for embroidery?

[RhysChristian]

Very helpful!! Thanks. Lovely manicure btw. ^_^