If you're not sure where to start with hand embroidery, felt is the perfect first embroidery project, as it's one of the best materials to begin with — and it's not just beginners who love working with it. There's a reason felt ornaments are such a popular project, whatever your experience level. What Makes Felt So Beginner-Friendly? It doesn't fray. Unlike woven fabric, felt won't unravel at the edges when you cut it. That means you can cut clean shapes without worrying abou

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A beginner's guide to what you need to start hand embroidery