Do you know that February is Nationwide Embroidery Month? I like embroidery and I like new embroidery finds. I additionally am on a little bit of a mission to assist join folks with embroidery as a result of I do know that it is one thing anybody can be taught to do. Which is why I used to be particularly excited concerning the embroidery kits that Missouri Star Quilt Co. launched this month!
Missouri Star Quilt Co. (MSQC) has been one in all my favourite locations to get quilt provides for a very long time. And it is smart since “quilt” is correct there within the identify. However a few of the merchandise they inventory are nice for embroidery too. They simply did not have the FULL vary of things I might be on the lookout for. However now that is modified! They’ve an entire part of beautiful instruments and provides, from high-end embroidery hoops to ready-to-stitch gadgets to each DMC shade of floss.
After which there are the kits. However earlier than I present them off, let me point out a couple of issues.
First, I am an MSQC Companion. Meaning the hyperlinks on this put up are affiliate hyperlinks, but additionally, they’ll routinely apply a reduction for you on eligble gadgets. It additionally implies that MSQC despatched me these things as a part of the companion program.
Subsequent, final month, earlier than I knew that these kits could be popping out, I put collectively what I name an embroidery go bag (pictured above). I used one in all their quilting undertaking luggage and crammed it with cloth, switch materials, thread, scissors, hoops, and extra. So think about my shock once they unveiled this magnificence:
Once I first noticed the bag, I did not understand it was a equipment, however I instantly acknowledged that it will PERFECTLY match an embroidery hoop. And when the field arrived holding this, I used to be so excited as a result of it was on my wishlist.
Formally, that is the “Be taught Embroidery Sew by Sew with Missouri Star” equipment, however I might say that it is an amazing little set, even should you already are an skilled embroiderer. Let’s begin with the bag itself.
Earlier than you even unzip this bag, you need to admire this excellent element. There’s an out of doors pocket WITH A ZIPPER. That is so helpful for protecting the belongings you attain for on a regular basis, even when the bag is closed. However the zipper means you do not have to fret about dropping something. It is so effectively thought out.
Inside, you will discover three extra pockets. One is only a primary pocket, one has an elastic strap to assist maintain hoops or different gadgets in place, and the third is a mesh pocket with a zipper. And the bag is sweet and thick, so you possibly can add extra gadgets within the center with out even utilizing the pockets.
The “equipment” gadgets embrace this tradition printed sampler cloth that has 11 stitces to observe. And should you look within the higher proper nook you will see the enamel needle minder of the Missouri Star Quilt Co. brand. A minimum of proper now, that is the one strategy to get that needle minder!
As a result of I have been stitching a very long time now, I’ve by no means really embroidered a sampler like this. I imply, I’ve stitched samplers and even designed my very own, however a printed one is new for me. I feel it’s going to be enjoyable to do that even thought I do know the stitches.
If you do not know these embroidery stitches, they have you ever coated as a result of there’s a bit spiral sure ebook that has glorious diagrams exhibiting the commonest stitches you will need to know. The ebook additionally consists of patterns and guides for 9 designs, and those self same designs are included pre-printed on peel ‘n’ stick wash away stabilizer. Plus a sheet of clean wash away stabilizer!
There’s additionally DMC embroidery floss, a stitchable tea towel, a hoop, a water-soluble pen, needles and needle threader, and a mini scissors. The ring and scissors aren’t as prime quality as those that come within the heirloom equipment, however they do the job.
In case you’re new to embroidery and need to get one thing that’s greater than only a “make this one factor” equipment, Be taught Embroidery Sew by Sew is an ideal place to start out. You’ll make a tea towel proper off the bat, however you will have provides and instruments to maintain going. And it will all be organized in a single place!
However should you not new to embroidery, you should still need to purchase this only for the bag alone. I actually adore it that a lot!
But when a newbie’s equipment wasn’t sufficient, MSQC put collectively the Ingrid’s Wildflower Heirloom Embroidery Package. This was positively designed for the extra skilled embroiderer/quilter, nevertheless it’s nonetheless good for somebody who is able to take the subsequent step.
Inside this hexagon-shaped tin you will discover embroidery provides and patterns to make an embroidered floral quilt. This does not embrace the material, however you should buy that individually as a equipment or use your personal cloth selections.
Let me inform you. I gasped once I opened this. First, I like the nod to the previous with a floral embroidered quilt and the truth that it is designed to be made as an heirloom. It is gonna be a labor of affection. However the gadgets included are additionally simply so considerate.
There is a mini notions equipment that features a very good pair of embroidery scissors, needles and needle threader, and a needle minder with a candy little bee (primarily based on one of many patterns within the newbie’s equipment!). They’re all held on a folding card that shares the story of the equipment’s namesake, Ingrid.
Nostalgia will get me each time. And particularly right here as a result of I realized to embroider from my grandma who’s mother immigrated from Sweden, similar to Ingrid. She did not make stitched squares that I sewed right into a quilt, however Nanny and I made issues collectively and this equipment seems like a household connection for me too.
The embroidery hoop in here’s a VERY good hoop. You’ll be able to in all probability see that simply from wanting on the pictures, however you may also actually really feel it. Clean, beechwood and high quality {hardware}. The embroidery thread is perle cotton, which feels very classic and I like that.
However to actually make this a equipment that’s simple to make use of, every of the floral patterns is pre-printed on wash away stabilizer. You’ll be able to simply peel and stick it onto your cloth. That is particularly a sensible choice as a result of the steered quilt cloth is denim. These patterns aren’t simply fast and simple to make use of, however additionally they make it so you possibly can see the sample markings on the darkish cloth.
All the gadgets are great, however I actually misplaced it once I pulled out these playing cards. Separate from these there is a booklet telling you the way to make the embroidered quilt, however these are all concerning the particulars. They’re hexagon-shaped which I like they usually have sew diagrams and detailed directions telling you the way to embroider every of the 20 flower patterns.
I feel all kits ought to be this well-planned.
One factor that I used to be a bit frightened about with the patterns on wash away stabilizer and the directions on these playing cards was what should you wished to embroider the designs once more. Or what if one thing occurred whilst you had been stitching and also you could not reuse the printed patterns. They considered that too. There is a web page within the set of playing cards that directs you to a digital obtain of the patterns. You may have them eternally this fashion!
Pals, I can consider no higher strategy to finish Nationwide Embroidery Month than by treating your self to a particular equipment from Missouri Star Quilt Co.! And whilst you’re there, take a look at the embroidery part to see extra gadgets that they now supply. They’ve made it really easy to seek out nearly something you would possibly want.
Many due to MSQC for the chance to share these enjoyable new merchandise!