Free Embroidery, Turkish Tel Kırma and Modern Stitching
From traditional Turkish tel kırma to modern hoop art, Hobianna supplies every embroidery style: DMC Mouliné in 500 colours, Anchor floss, pearl cotton, DMC Diamant and Light Effects metallics, Etuval Nazende evenweave, Zweigart linen, tel kırma tulle and Taç wire, EasyStitch stick-and-dissolve patterns and Tuva books. Start with Embroidery Threads and Embroidery Fabrics.
Hoops, Needles and Kits
Our Câlin clip hoops hold linen without ring marks, Nurge stands free both hands and John James crewel needles glide through fabric; find them in Hoops and Stands and Needles. Ready-to-stitch Embroidery Kits from Riolis and Tuva come with printed fabric and sorted threads.
Transfer, Stitch, Finish
Transfer designs with carbon paper, water-soluble stabilizer or EasyStitch, stitch with two or three strands, then wash and press from the back. Embroidery Books and Embroiderable Home Textile give you projects and blanks to stitch on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fabric is best for hand embroidery?
28 count evenweave or linen for detailed work, poplin and calico for beginners, tulle for tel kırma.
What is tel kırma?
A traditional Turkish technique in which flat metal wire is stitched and "broken" on tulle or Aida; we stock the wire, needles and tulle.
How do I keep the hoop from marking fabric?
Use a Câlin clip hoop or wrap the inner ring of a wooden hoop with cotton tape; remove the hoop between sessions.