Mandala Embroidery

New Embroiderers Welcome!

Embroidery mandalas are an opportunity to try out different stitches. Mandalas have spiritual origins but have evolved in our culture into reflective geometric designs. They can be one color or many colors.

• Be creative and have fun.
• Please embroider on a 6" x 6" (15.25 x 15.25 cm), 100% cotton piece of fabric (not cross stitch fabric), leaving at least a 1/4" seam allowance (unstitched border around the edges).
• Include your name or Swap-Bot name and date somewhere on the square (except in the margin) -- embroidery or water-proof ink.

Mandala Resources:

• Mandala Embroidery Inspiration on Pinterest
• How to Draw Mandalas at Art is Fun
• How to Make Your Own Mandala

Some Stitching Resources:

• Embroidery Stitches - Pictures
• Needle 'n Thread: Tips & Techniques
• About.com: Embroidery Basics
• Stitch School
• An Embroidery Pattern Book - Vintage

Questions? Problems?

• Contact the swap host: Cirsium