Anybody Else do Stiching?

[BellaGooch]

I started doing embroidery this past summer as a new hobby to do doing quarantine. I find it to be a pleasant hobby while listening to music or watching tv. I'm not the greatest at it but I've managed to freehand a couple of shirts and a mask, and for Christmas Im stiching a pouch for one of my friends.
I started it last night, so I am not very far in it yet (plus satin stiches are very time consuming).

(Please dont judge me, I'm not very good at it yet lol)

Anybody else do stitching?

 

[kissthisangel]

Satin stitch is not a fun stitch. You might find an embroidery hoop gives you a better hold on the base material.Tension helps alot withthe finish. Your friend will be overwhelmed with the gift as you put time and thought in.

 

[BellaGooch]

Satin stitch is not a fun stitch. You might find an embroidery hoop gives you a better hold on the base material.Tension helps alot withthe finish. Your friend will be overwhelmed with the gift as you put time and thought in.

Thanks! I usually use a hoop but the pouch is pretty smsll and I dont have a hoop that would fit it. I should go to the craft store soon, so maybe I'll check then.
Thank you!

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I cross stitch sometimes but I primarily crochet, so I haven't done a lot of stitching in the last year or so.

 

[BellaGooch]

I cross stitch sometimes but I primarily crochet, so I haven't done a lot of stitching in the last year or so.

That's awesome! I've tried crocheting (and knitting) but I just can't seem to stick with it. I think its a great hobby though!

 

[neely]

I've tried crocheting (and knitting) but I just can't seem to stick with it.

I learned both as a kid growing up from my best friend's grandma. I preferred knitting to crocheting and also did a bit of embroidery. Not sure what happened but the last time I did any type of stitching was on my favorite pair of denim cut offs in college.

One of the teachers I worked with is an avid knitter and weaver. She has given me several presents she knitted or weaved for my birthday including a knitting kit to get me started again. I did it for a bit but then stopped. I really should go back to it so thanks for the reminder.

 

[rubysmama]

Oh, that's so cute.

I did some embroidery when I was younger. I also did cross stitch. And I used to knit, as well as do hooked rugs. I even used to sew clothes. But haven't done any of those things in years.

 

[BellaGooch]

neely that's awesome! my best friends knit and crochet. I think it's a super great skill to learn!
You should totally go for starting that knitting kit if/when you have the time!
rubysmama Thank you! And how wonderful! Did you have a favorite out of hooking rugs, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, or kniting?

 

[MonaLyssa33]

That's awesome! I've tried crocheting (and knitting) but I just can't seem to stick with it. I think its a great hobby though!

I've been crocheting since I was 9, so 25 years of experience has gotten me to the point where I don't use patterns anymore and just make whatever my mind thinks up. I'm crocheting this massive stuffed toy for my brother in law based solely on a picture of the cartoon it is originally from. I'm nearly done.

 

[BellaGooch]

MonaLyssa33 that is insane!!! Wow, how awesome!

 

[rubysmama]

rubysmama rubysmama Thank you! And how wonderful! Did you have a favorite out of hooking rugs, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, or kniting?

Knitting was my favourite, followed by cross stitch, hooking rugs, embroidery and sewing.

 

[debbila]

MonaLyssa33 I'd love to see a picture of it when you're finished.