I created a new project and I’m excited to put this tutorial out into the wilds of YouTube!

If you are looking for a last-minute gift or a weekend project that will let you delve into mixed-media embroidery, then look no further! My latest video, Painted Floral Bouquet on Fabric, will be just that project.

This is one of my favorite gift ideas, because each hoop that I make is different from the last one. It can be personalized for you or your recipient and it works up fairly quickly. This week, I created 3 different hoops and I’m going to finish stitching the final one today.

Did I mention that teacher appreciation week is coming up? This would be a great gift for teachers and you can even enlist the help of your child(ren) and make the gift even more meaningful to their teacher. Take that one step further and have your kids help create a hoop that you can hang on your wall (or give to a relative!) and it will keep longer than fresh flowers!!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial. If you create a hoop, leave me a message or tag me in your Facebook or Instagram post…I love to see what is created from my classes!

And in case you missed it, I have an ongoing free mini-class: Encrusted Beadwork on my YouTube channel. Every week I am posting a new video with fresh ideas for the beadwork project I am working on. Work alongside me and create your own piece of art!

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel so that you get my updates as soon as they are released!

Get those needles out and happy stitching!

Speaking of Needles Out, don’t forget my newest book is available for preorder now!

-nichole