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When the lockdown was first announced back in March 2020, many people took to various different arts and crafts-based hobbies – from at-home pottery to candle-making to marbling coasters. But it felt like nearly everyone was trying their hand at one thing in particular: embroidery.
You’ve probably seen embroidery hoops on your Instagram page – the #embroidery tag now has 18.4m posts – with intricate designs that look expertly made. But embroidery is actually a hobby that is very much suitable for beginners, hence why so many people have picked it up over the last year. It’s also a calming activity that can be done nearly anywhere, in the park, in front of the TV or, of course, at a desk.
Jenni Davis, the founder of the embroidery kit brand, Hope and Hart, has been sharing her designs with Instagram, including floral bouquets, slogans and even baby scans, since 2018.
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