How to save money on embroidery

Embroidery is an expensive hobby that costs a pretty penny for needlewomen. There are 6 ways to significantly save on your hobby.

Buy sets

Ready-made embroidery kits are very profitable. First, the canvas is already cut to size. Secondly, the number of threads of different colors is clearly measured along the length. That is, you do not overpay for anything, you will have a minimum of balances. A nice bonus is a ready-made scheme and a needle of the required size.

To save even more, give preference to domestic sets. In terms of quality, they are not inferior to the promoted French or American brands. The catalog of circuits from Russian manufacturers is also quite impressive.

Buy materials for shares

Quality threads and canvas are expensive. But sometimes, for promotions and sales, you can buy materials for almost half the price. Therefore, always stay tuned for great deals.

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Order through online stores

It's no longer news that everything is cheaper in online stores. They do not spend money on renting and maintaining a sales area and work directly with suppliers. The markup on the Internet will be much lower than in a regular store.

You can also save a lot in online stores if you buy in bulk. Cooperate with other needlewomen and jointly order materials in large quantities.

Do not throw away leftovers

Never throw away the leftover floss and canvas, but fold them in a separate bag or box. Then it will be possible to make cute crafts from them: needle beds, dolls, ornaments or even Christmas tree decorations. It so happens that literally a few centimeters of thread of a certain color are not enough to complete the picture. And this is where your "stash" can be great.

Ideally, you should start a special journal in which you will record how many and what threads are left. Before you go for another portion of handicraft supplies, open your notebook and see what you can exclude from your shopping list. This is much more convenient than rummaging through a box of threads.

Embroider in colors, not parking

Experienced craftswomen love to embroider parking. So you can quickly get ready-made fragments of the picture and observe the progress. On the other hand, this method is associated with overuse of threads.

It is much more rational to embroider in colors. The whole picture will fold more slowly than in the previous case, but you can save a lot of floss.

Make frames for embroidered paintings yourself

When the canvas and threads have already been used up, a new cost item appears. You need to somehow decorate your masterpieces so that you will not be ashamed to hang them on the wall.

It is not at all necessary to go to a workshop or buy ready-made expensive frames. Decorative baguettes are not that expensive. And the process of making the frame is simple.