Originally Posted by All Thumbs

Leah Day's website, Day Style Designs started me off with just stitching on a rectangle sandwiched piece. I have kept those first stitches and they continue to inspire me. Just bring your bobbin thread to the top and start drawing--anything you like in a repetitive fashion. My first successes were stars and hearts. Remember those grade school stars? Stop at each point, which gives your mind a chance to understand the next direction. Same goes for those hearts. Round from center, down to point--stop and then go up and around to center. Good luck!