Sometimes, beginner embroiderers jump into embroidery with enthusiastic gusto, leaping into projects that might seem too advanced. This can sometimes lead to frustration, feelings of inadequacy, or even quitting altogether.

I’ve always believed that, if enthusiastic and determined enough, you can tackle a more advanced project from the very beginning of your creative journey – as long as you tackle it through an accessible route.

And that is the approach that I’m pretty much taking with the ecclesiastical project that I first mentioned here.

Today, I’ll show you how far along my sample project is, and tell you how to make a seemingly advanced-looking project accessible for the beginningest of beginners.