DIY & Crafts

Beginner Embroidery Sampler

A recorded textile lesson covering safe needle setup and four useful hand stitches on a small practice sampler.

Do it in the Shifi app

Guided playback with a timer and easier options lives in the app, and it counts towards your circle’s points.

You’ll need

Step by step

01

Prepare the hoop 10 min

Secure fabric evenly and thread the needle safely.

Use non-toxic materials, protect the work surface, keep small or sharp items away from children, and use adult supervision where indicated.
02

Practise four stitches 10 min

Work short labelled rows with consistent spacing.
03

Finish the sampler 10 min

Secure thread ends and review tension and neatness.