Editing Embroidery (section)

=== Tools ===
[[Image:Borduurring.jpg|upright|thumb|An embroidery hoop]]
A [[sewing needle]] is the main stitching tool in embroidery, and comes in various sizes and types. The tips may be sharp or blunt, depending on the type of material the needle needs to be drawn through. Tapestry needles are blunt and larger than a chenille needle which is sharp and shorter than a standard embroidery needle.<ref name=gloss>{{cite web |title=Glossary of Embroidery Terms |url=https://egausa.org/glossary-of-embroidery-terms/ |website=Embroiderers' Guild of America |access-date=28 April 2025}}</ref>

In both canvas work and surface embroidery, an [[embroidery hoop]] or frame can be used to stretch the material and ensure even stitching tension that prevents pattern distortion.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Materials Required for Hand Embroidery|url=https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/reference/for-hand-embroidery-beginners/materials-required-for-hand-embroidery/|website=Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> Frames can come in a square or rectangular shape and prevent the canvas from distorting. The two types of frames used are scroll and artist's stretcher bars.<ref name=gloss />

[[Beeswax]] is often used to treat thread. It smooths and strengthens threads, especially silk and metallic threads.<ref name=gloss />