Hand embroidery is one of the most rewarding (and addictive) crafts out there, but the first few hours can feel a bit like trying to solve a puzzle in the dark.

To save you some tangled threads and frustrated sighs, here are five things I wish someone had told me before I made my very first stitch.

Sharp & Social was born from a simple, slightly rebellious question that two besties asked ourselves: What happens when we reclaim our attention?