INTRODUCTION TO HOW TO CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS
MODULE 2: THE MATERIALS YOU NEED FOR CROSS STITCH
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Lesson 1: Intro to what you need for cross stitch (1:42)
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Lesson 2: Aida (2:09)
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Lesson 3: Needles (1:46)
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Lesson 4: A cross stitch pattern (1:00)
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Lesson 5: Embroidery thread (2:02)
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Lesson 6: Embroidery hoop (2:22)
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Lesson 7: Scissors (1:41)
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Lesson 8: Extras! (3:32)
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Free cheat sheet!
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NEW A Cross Stitch Glossary
MODULE 3: HOW TO READ A CROSS STITCH PATTERN
MODULE 4: PLANNING YOUR PATTERNS
MODULE 5: GETTING STARTED WITH CROSS STITCHING
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Lesson 1: Finding your centre (1:47)
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Lesson 2: How to put your hoop on (1:23)
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Lesson 3: Cutting your thread and threading your needle (5:04)
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NEW Lesson 4: Gridding your fabric with thread (for larger projects) (16:32)
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NEW Lesson 5: Gridding your fabric with pen (for larger projects) (7:03)
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NEW Lesson 6: How to secure the edges of your aida/evenweave (4:09)
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NEW Lesson 7: Using Fray Check to secure the edges of your aida/evenweave (3:51)
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NEW Lesson 8: Using masking tape to secure the edges of your aida/evenweave (2:57)
MODULE 6: MAKING YOUR CROSS STITCH
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Lesson 1: How to start - the "standard" method (2:38)
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Lesson 2: How to start - the "loop" method (2:26)
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Lesson 3: Making your X (2:13)
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Lesson 4: How to do your X (a second way) (2:06)
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Lesson 5: Some extra tips on stitching (2:37)
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Lesson 6: How to tie off (1:00)
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Lesson 7: The back of your stitching (1:24)
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Lesson 8: Making mistakes
MODULE 7: ALL ABOUT EVENWEAVE
MODULE 8: OTHER STITCHES
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Lesson 1: Halfstitch (1:24)
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Lesson 2: Backstitch (4:40)
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NEW Lesson 3: Different ways to backstitch (3:14)
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NEW Lesson 4: How to backstitch (10:07)
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Lesson 5: Fractional stitches on evenweave (6:41)
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Lesson 6: Fractional stitches on aida (2:38)
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Lesson 7: French knots on aida (6:55)
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Lesson 8: French knot on evenweave (1:18)
MODULE 9: FINISHING AND FRAMING IN A HOOP
MODULE 10: SPECIALITY THREADS
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Lesson 1: Hints and tips for stitching with Light Effects thread (9:43)
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Lesson 2: Light Effects or Etoile thread?
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NEW Lesson 3: The difference between Variations thread and Variegated thread (3:21)
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NEW Lesson 4: Tips on stitching with Variations threads (11:13)
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NEW Lesson 5: A note on variegated thread (1:50)
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NEW Lesson 6: Tips for stitching with Satin threads (15:28)
MODULE 11: EXTRA HINTS AND TIPS
PATTERNS AND RESOURCES!
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Links to finishing ideas blog posts
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PDF Cactus Pattern *BEGINNER*
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PDF Llama Pattern *BEGINNER*
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PDF Hedgehog Pattern *BEGINNER*
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NEW PDF Less House More Home Pattern *BEGINNER*
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PDF Elf Pattern *INTERMEDIATE*
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PDF Bee pattern *INTERMEDIATE*
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NEW PDF Koala-ty Time Pattern *INTERMEDIATE*
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PDF Reindeer Pattern *INTERMEDIATE*
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NEW PDF Plant Lady Pattern *INTERMEDIATE*
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NEW PDF Fantasy Fairytale Day Palette Pattern *ADVANCED*
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