Equipment List
Before you start you will need:
• Large eyed embroidery needles
• Long & thin beading needles
• Large & small beads for couching
• Coloured yarns or embroidery threads. The NELE use 4 ply cotton knitting yarns as they are thicker and come in great colours.
• Decorative items for couching e.g. thin ribbons, cord, braid, necklaces, chains. Make sure to check out your local charity shops!
• Fabric. We recommend using glazed cotton also known as plain chintz.
• Fine calico to place behind your fabric to make it stronger.
• A large embroidery hoop
• Fabric scissors
• Chalk pencil or washable fabric marker