People often ask me if I ever stitch with a hoop and my answer has always been, "No!" until yesterday. In this video I discuss some of the things I discovered when I decided to pull out an old hoop that I had and stitched with it. I also demonstrate how to make those bullion tendrils that are so dramatic and fun. Come join me!
5" Plastic Embroidery Hoop: https://amzn.to/3p0KAPk
These are the bamboo hoops I've just ordered: https://amzn.to/3mP5MF6
Designs:
Making Waves - A Drawstring Bag: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Scissor Case: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Waves - A Soft Case for Glasses and other things: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
River Rocks Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Rock Gardens - A Variation on a Rice Sack: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Otter Needle Roll: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Large Abstract Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...

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After graduating from Parsons School of Design, I began my career in fashion design and freelanced both in New York City, as well as London. I designed hand knits for Elle Magazine and was the editor of the Hand Knit Page before hand knits fell out of fashion in the early 1990's and the page was discontinued. In 2008 I launched my jewelry design business, designing fine jewelry in 18 & 20 Kt Gold with gemstones that I hand select for each piece. Several awards and numerous write ups & interviews in all kinds of magazines and online zines, I rediscovered hand stitching and my life took another turn. I have been designing in some form since I sold my first felt embroidered xmas tree ornaments to a small shop in Northern California when I was 16 years old, and have never looked back. And while I've had detours along the way: had two children, worked at an advertising agency, got into acting in my early 20's, published some articles for various magazines and wrote for the Huffington Post for a few years, I have always come back to designing. It is my first love and remains so to this day.

Pliers: Needle Nose Pliers that I use: https://amzn.to/2XuBuuu
Fiskar Micro Tip Scissors: https://amzn.to/3cMEgAY
Perfect Circle Templates: https://amzn.to/3h7RsnI
Tulip Bullion Knot Needles: https://amzn.to/3dM9byF
#24 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/3dIYPzA
#22 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/2A2ufmb
6" Ruler: https://amzn.to/3h3jbWr
Chalk Pencil: https://amzn.to/2zb8AYj
Stef Francis Threads: https://www.stef-francis.co.uk/shop/
House of Embroidery Pearl Cotton Thread: https://globalartisans.shop/collectio...
The Thread Gatherer: https://threadgatherer.com/collections

Have a stitch that you just can't figure out how to do? Tell me in the comments below. Have a question? Ask away.

All jewelry worn in this video are designed by Ariane Zurcher available at: http://www.arianezurcher.com

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