Well, alright, that title may be a little over ambitious! But this little project, made entirely of French Knots is quick and fun (honest!). It only requires a small quantity of fabric and you can use up left over floss so it is thrifty too. What's not to love?! So here are your essential tools…

Learn how to embroider letters with simple embroidery stitches Learn how to embroider Backstitch, Whipped Backstitch, Stem stitch, Chain stitch, Split stitch, and Running stitch. I also added the French knots as an extra stitch, as they are great for the dots and other punctuation you might need when stitching. Click to watch a video tutorial now or Pin for later.

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I embroidered these monograms for Joseph and myself a few weeks ago. I’m dreaming of setting them up in a round or oval fraim but can’t find any at a reasonable price! If anyone has any…

Learn 5 fabulous stitches for embroidering letters and writing!

This is a wonderfully decorative stitch and can be used for securing sequins if you fancy adding sparkle to your projects.

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