Foundations of Embroidery Course
Learn everything you need to know to get started in this Online Beginner Embroidery Course!
Join the over 1,000 students who have started learning embroidery with Hannah of Sherwood Forest Creations!
Embroidery Course Reviews!
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I love, love, ❤️ this course. I look at the videos repeatedly. So easy to follow. Thanks so much for helping me create a new passion.
-Yvonne
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I am LOVING the course! It is phenomenal and I'm really enjoying it!
-Kelly
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The videos in the course are so helpful, you've put so much thought and time into covering all the details!!
-Rona
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This is been my new favorite hobby...!
-Kourtney
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Super well done and easy starting with the sampler...You've made it easy.
-Cindy
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The kit is put together well providing for all items needed and listening to the instruction you move step by step stitch by stitch...fantastic.
-Doreen
More than just an Embroidery Stitch Sampler!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
~How To Choose Proper Materials and How They Work
We’ll go over the best kinds of fabrics for embroidery, needles, threads, hoops, scissors, transfer paper, heat erasable pens, and frames so that you don’t waste your money buying the WRONG products!
~The Basic Stitching Skills
You’ll learn about separating strands, tying knots, threading needles, how to stop and start your embroidery thread including ways to go knotless for a clean back and more!
~Transferring Embroidery Patterns onto The Fabric
I’ll show you how to do this with heat erasable ink in multiple ways!
We’ll also go over how to utilize stick & stitch paper for easy transferring especially when stitching on clothing or dark fabrics!
~11 Different Embroidery Stitches Step by Step
This course covers
Back Stitch
Whip Stitch
Stem Stitch
Back Split Stitch
Reverse Chain Stitch
Satin Stitch
Modified Satin Stitch
Fishbone Leaf Stitch
Woven Wheel Rose Stitch
French Knots
and Turkey Work!
~Choosing Proper Strand Count and Stitch Type
We’ll discuss how to choose strand count and stitch type to create the perfect look for your piece!
~Stitching on Clothing, Tote Bags, Hats, etc
Think outside the hoop! There’s an entire section of the course dedicated to functional pieces and my best tips and tricks for making them!
~Backing and Framing Your Work
I’ll show you two different ways to close the back of your work and how to frame them in gorgeous Modern Hoopla frames that make finishing your work a breeze!
~Tons of Tips and Tricks to Make Your Life Easier!
Plus you’ll get TWO exclusive, customizable embroidery patterns to get you started!
Broken into easy-to-follow sections, and with unlimited access to over 2 hours of all-inclusive Beginner Embroidery Tutorials, this Embroidery Course will take you step by step!
OPTIONAL Embroidery Starter Kit sold separately! Get a starter kit for convenience or gather your own supplies with the info you learn in the class and shopping list provided. Read more about the kits below! ⬇️
Optional Ready-Made Embroidery Starter Kits!
If you’re interested in a kit, you’ll be able to purchase a kit from within the Course Page AFTER signing up!
What’s In The Kits?
The “Just The Essentials” Starter Kit contains the basic supplies to learn embroidery without any additional items making it a cost effective basics kit.
The “Just The Essentials” Starter Kit ($29) Includes:
~8” Wooden Hoop
~1 of My Favorite High Quality Fabrics for Embroidery
~5 Skeins of DMC Embroidery Thread (2 color palette options)
~ 3 of My Favorite Needles
~ Heat Erasable Pen for transferring your patterns
~Stork Scissors
~Print Outs of The Sampler and 2 Design Patterns for your convenience
The Full Starter Kit comes with all of my favorite supplies and materials that I use daily! This kit is going to allow you to take full advantage of the course in it’s entirety. It’s also the most bang for your buck at $52 with a retail value of over $75 if you were to purchase these items separately.
The Full Starter Kit ($52) Includes:
~ 8” Elovell Plastic No-Slip Hoop
~5” Wooden Hoop
~3 of My Favorite High Quality Fabrics for Embroidery
~Felt Square (backing material)
~9 Skeins of DMC Embroidery Thread (2 color palette options)
~ 3 of My Favorite Needles
~ Heat Erasable Pen for transferring your patterns
~Stork Scissors
~Variety Pack of 10 Floral Bloom Stick & Stitch Patches for embroidering clothing, hats, tote bags etc
~Print Outs of The Sampler and 2 Design Patterns for your convenience
You’ll have the option to purchase a kit AFTER purchasing the course!
Start with just the Foundations Course or bundle on all of our online embroidery courses to save!
You’ll be asked to create an account. This will be your log in info for the course! If you want to purchase a kit as well, you can do this from the course home page after joining!
Foundations of Embroidery + Advanced Floral Embroidery Course Bundle
Get the Foundations of Embroidery and then keep learning with the Advanced Florals Embroidery Course to create stunning floral embroidery designs!
Foundations of Embroidery + Advanced Floral Embroidery Course + Creating Custom PDF Patterns Mini Course Bundle
Get all 3 of our courses for a complete education! Learn the Foundations, Advanced Floral techniques, AND how to create custom embroidery patterns using Procreate on iPad!
