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Landscape Embroidery Hoop Art

Transfer your favorite scene from an image onto muslin to create a beautiful piece of embroidery hoop art.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 hours
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time20 hours 50 minutes
Course: Sewing
Yield: 1
Cost: $20

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Instructions

  • Find a landscape image.
  • Use online software to create a coloring book black and white image of your landscape. Lunapic.com is free.
  • Trace the hoop circle over the center of the image.
  • Cut a piece of muslin about 2 inches larger than the hoop. (8x8 inches)
  • Trace the image with tracing paper onto the muslin.
  • Fit the muslin tightly onto the hoop.
  • Start stitching the image using different colors and simple straight stitches.
  • Consider using thicker yarn to stitch some areas like clouds for a textured look.
  • When complete trim the muslin about 1.5 inches from the edge of the hoop.
  • Turn the hoop over and use a running gathering stitch close to the edge.
  • Pull both ends of the thread and tie into a double knot.
  • Cut a piece of backing fabric to cover the back.
  • Hot glue the backing to the hoop along the edges.
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