Embroidery Learning Path

Help me learn embroidery:

**My Interest:**
- Embroidery style: ${{STYLE}}
- What I want to create: ${{PROJECT_GOALS}}
- Previous needlework: ${{EXPERIENCE}}

**Resources:**
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}
- Time per week: ${{WEEKLY_HOURS}} hours
- Learning preference: ${{LEARNING_METHOD}}

**Goals:**
- Skill level goal: ${{SKILL_GOAL}}
- First project idea: ${{FIRST_PROJECT}}
- Long-term projects: ${{LONG_TERM}}

Please provide:
1. Embroidery basics overview
2. Essential supplies guide
3. Fundamental stitches to learn
4. Practice exercises
5. First project tutorial
6. Thread and fabric guide
7. Transferring designs
8. Finishing techniques
9. Common mistakes to avoid
10. Pattern resources
11. Creating your own designs
12. Community and inspiration