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Best Modern Embroidery Kits for Beginners

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Treat yourself to one of these beginner-friendly modern embroidery kits and get started on your next embroidery design project right away!

Kits are perfect for trying out a new craft because they come with all of the materials you need to start embroidering! Instead of spending the time (and often extra money!) to purchase the supplies separately, buy a beginner embroidery kit and get started right away.

Top 23 Modern Embroidery Kits for Beginners

What do you need to embroider? To start embroidering, you’ll need the following items:

  • embroidery hoop, either wooden or plastic
  • fabric, ideally one with an even weave
  • embroidery floss
  • embroidery needle
  • small scissors
  • water-soluble marker or pencil

Many of the kits below include everything you need to make a complete embroidery project, including the embroidery hoop, needles, fabric, and assorted colors of embroidery floss. Some of the fabric even comes pre-printed with the design, so you won’t have to trace it from a piece of paper.

Other kits have fewer supplies and are usually less expensive as a result. These kits can be a great option if you already have a wooden hoop and some floss. That way, all you need to do is print the pattern PDF! Make sure you read the description of each kit listed below to see what is included!

What to Look for in an Embroidery Kit

When you are shopping for an embroidery kit, read the item description carefully to see what’s included. Here is some more information about embroidery supplies.

Embroidery Hoops

Embroidery hoops come in many sizes and styles. Wooden hoops are very popular and relatively inexpensive. Many people choose to leave their project in the hoop, and use it as a frame to display their design.

There are also a few types of plastic embroidery hoops to choose from. Many people love these no-slip embroidery hoops because they grip the fabric tightly to make stitching even easier. Plus, they are reusable.

Or, for rectangular designs, check out these Q snap frames.

The Best Fabric for Embroidery

There are several different types of fabric that are suitable for hand embroidery. In general, you’ll want to choose a woven fabric made from natural materials like cotton or linen. Look for a material with a lower thread count – around 120 to 150 – so that your embroidery needle will glide through the fibers with ease.

Pre-wash the fabric to avoid any shrinkage or puckering. And, if you’re planning to use heavy designs, beads, or other embellishments, add a layer of stabilizer to the back of your fabric.

Embroidery Floss or Thread

Although you have many choices when it comes to embroidery floss, the DMC brand seems to be the most popular among embroidery artists. DMC threads are high quality and come in almost any color you can imagine.

Here’s another great option, if you are looking for a budget-friendly bundle of floss.

Modern Embroidery Kits

A roundup of the best embroidery kits with modern designs that would be perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers.

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Are you interested in other types of craft kits? You might find these related posts helpful!

What’s Next?

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Tuesday 18th of August 2020

Amazing! Just loved the info you shared with us. Great knowledge for beginners and appreciate your work.