Hydrangea Kit - Helpful Stitching References for Beginners
We’ve put together a few helpful tips and a curated reference video to support you as you stitch. Practice new stitches on scrap fabric, start with 2 strands for better control, and allow a little time for each stitch to feel comfortable. For dimensional stitches like cast-on, a milliner needle can make wrapping easier.
List of Stitches
✨ Quick Tips for This Kit
Practice first (recommended)
- Practice new stitches on scrap fabric
- Start with 2 strands of floss while practicing
- Some stitches may take 1–2 relaxed hours to feel comfortable
- Once it clicks, stitching usually becomes much easier
Needle tip (optional)
- For wrapped or dimensional stitches (like cast-on), some stitchers find a milliner (straw) needle easier to use
- A regular embroidery needle works too — use what feels best
If a stitch feels tricky
- Go slowly — tension matters more than speed
- Let the needle and thread untwist occasionally
- Loosen wraps slightly if the needle won’t pass through
Gentle reminder
- You’re building skill with every stitch
- Your work doesn’t need to look exactly like any example to be beautiful
Need help or have questions?
We’re happy to help — email us anytime at hello@threadedwithlove.com