Hand embroidery is such a special skill to pass on to children. In these days of digital overload, it is nice to get kids to sit down and concentrate on something that isn’t a screen. That’s why this tutorial from Swoodson Says is so helpful.
You will find instructions for this easy ice cream cone design plus the free downloadable pdf pattern. The designer also provides tips to help teach your child how to do embroidery. Last, but not least, there is a video tutorial. What a wonderful idea for kids to learn a new skill! The fun design helps make it more interesting to them as well.
Along with the standard hand embroidery supplies, you will need a couple of extra ones, including a soluable interfacing product for the pattern transfer. This makes the project a bit more steady for youngsters to do.
Get your children or grandchildren interested in something other than their electronic device and teach them how to do hand embroidery. This tutorial makes it simple.
Click here for the free pattern and tutorial: Free Kid’s Hand Embroidery Sampler
[photo from Swoodson Says]