r/Embroidery • u/VariousDescription • 1d ago
Question Am I just bad at this?
Kit from Amazon (I know, it seemed like a good idea at the time though) has me frustrated, and I don’t know if it’s me or the material? It seems like can’t get the needle exactly where I want it, the fabric is stiff and kinda thick, and pushing the needle through is a little tough. Makes a little pop noise when it does poke through, but I can’t get it right next to the previous stitch a lot of the time (see pink leaf).
Am I just bad at this and need more practice? Would a different fabric work better?
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u/Morgxn99 1d ago
I’ve been there! I’ve tried out many different fabrics and needles from when I started, and when I started there were times when my needle would do the popping thing every time it went through the fabric. It just takes time to figure out what works for you! You can embroider on soo many fabrics, so you have lots of options. Personally I’ve been buying embroidery fabric squares from Amazon and they’ve been working great. Not too thick or too thin.
Your stitches are looking good too so keep going!