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Embroidery and Cross Stitch Videos
Sometimes a stitch just makes more sense when you watch it worked.
Every video tutorial on the site, gathered in one place. Each link takes you to the right page, then scroll down to find the video. Pause and rewind as often as you like, it really is the next best thing to having me beside you.
Beginner Videos
New to stitching? Begin with the basics: fabric, hoops and floss.
Cross Stitch Fabric Counts
Explains what the "count" of an evenly woven fabric means, and shows the different sizes of Aida and how they affect your finished design size.
Using an Embroidery Hoop
How to put your fabric in a hoop and keep it taut while you stitch.
Separating One Strand of Floss
Floss comes in a skein of six strands that need separating before you stitch. This shows a quick, simple method to keep things from tangling.
Embroidery Stitch Videos
Watch each stitch worked, one at a time, then try it yourself.
Counted Cross Stitch
The first of my cross stitch videos, ideal for total beginners to the craft.
Double Running Stitch
A reversible stitch often used in blackwork. Easy to work, though it takes a little planning to decide which route to follow on the pattern.
Lazy Daisy Stitch
Ideal for small flower petals, demonstrated with several different ideas for use.
French Knots
The ever-useful knot that trips so many people up. This video will banish the frustration for ever!
Fly Stitch
A simple but effective stitch. Learn a variety of ways to use fly stitch to create stems, branches and flowers.
Stem Stitch
Two videos here: the basic stitch, plus Portuguese knotted stem stitch.
Blanket Stitch
The stitch that edges a piece neatly, worked slowly so you can see the spacing.
Technique Videos
Going further? These videos walk you through whole techniques and projects.
Slow Stitching: Field Notes
Sharing a slow stitching Field Notes journal project inspired by the nature diaries of Edith Holden.
Embroidering Leaves
Six stitches for leaf shapes, with the lazy daisy worked on screen so you can follow along.
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