Current Cross Stitch/Embroidery Tutorial and Pointer Master List
Some tutorials, tips, and pointers I’ve put together this year.
My Parking Method - Keeping multiple threads ‘in play’ as you stitch. Useful for large patterns with a lot of confetti.
Recording Your Embroidery - Keep that camera steady so your viewer can follow what you’re doing.
Sewing the Edges on Hand-Made Patches - Works best with simple shapes, but can be adapted with practise.
Various Embroidery Mounts - Differences between hoops, scroll frames, Q-snaps, and stretcher bars, with pros and cons for each.
Using Variegated Floss - Different ways to use variegated or overdyed floss, and what each method looks like on the fabric.
Creating Your Own Photo Pattern - Tutorial uses PCStitch, but any software or web app works with this method.
Adding New Floss Colours to PCStitch - New DMC colours will be coming out next month. Here’s how to add them to your colour library!
Framing Your Embroidery in a Hoop - No glue or tape needed. Keeps your embroidery nice and tight in the hoop for as long as it lives there.
Marble Dye Method - Hand died fabric made ultra-simple. Just need a bowl and a microwave. And your dye, of course.
Gridding Fabric with Pens and Floss/Filament - Two methods for gridding your fabric, with pros and cons for each.
Using Stretcher Bars with your Embroidery - Stretcher bars are weird and scary. Learn how to use them without hurting your embroidery.
Loop Start Method - Who says you can only do a loop start with two strands? Learn how to do it with three.
Tent Stitch - Learn what it is, and when you want to use it.
Railroading and Laying Tools - Keep your stitches looking nice and even, no matter how many strands you’re using.
Creating Alphabet Charts - Use any font on the internet to create an easily stitchable alphabet chart, in any size you need.
Repairing Torn Fabric - If you tear your fabric while you’re frogging a section, don’t start over. Fix it.
Photographing Glow in the Dark Floss - This one gives a lot of people trouble. Learn how to cheat your way through with black lights.
1 over 1 vs 1 over 2 - What’s the difference and when to use each.
Different Fabric Types - Differences between Aida, Evenweave, and Hardanger.
One-Stranded Loop Start - Yep. One strand. Up that start game by getting rid of knots and tangles.
Frogging a Large Project - Avoid ruining your fabric by accidentally tearing it while ripping out all those stitches.
Thread Heaven on a Budget - Get the same stuff at supermarket prices.
Using Metallic Floss - A few tips for making metallic floss suck less.
Filming Your Embroidery - Want to get started on Twitch or YouTube? Here’s some technical help.
Blocking Your Finished Work - Blocking isn’t just for knitters. Get your finished work wrinkle-free without ever touching an iron.
