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TUTORIALS - Categories

• Embroidery Stitches (& Related) Tutorials
• Specific Needlework Techniques
  • Brazilian Embroidery
  • Crazy Quilting / Art Quilting
  • Drawn / Pulled Thread Work
  • Embroidery (Surface)
  • Hardanger
  • Needlepoint / Canvas Work & Petit Point
  • Silk Ribbon Embroidery
  • Stumpwork & Dimensional Embroidery
• Lace & Related
  • Needle Lace
  • Other Lace
• Preliminary Project Preparation Tutorials
• Tutorials Especially for Beginners
• Tutorials for Complete Finished  Objects
• Tutorials for Finishing
• Dyeing & Thread and Fabric Treatment
• Felt & Felting
• Tutorials for Embellishments
• Knitting & Crochet Tutorials
• Machine Embroidery (& Related) Tutorials
• Miscellaneous Needlework / Textile Tutorials

TUTORIALS - Complete List 

EMBROIDERY STITCHES (& Related) TUTORIALS

How-To Videos for Hand Embroidery & Alphabetical Stitch Dictionary  - by Mary Corbet

Alternating Stem Stitch -  by Annett

Backstitch vs. Split Backstitch - by Mary Corbet

Beaded Palestrina Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Bonnet stitch - by Annett

Bullion Rose Bud - by Mary Corbet

Buttonholed Chain Stitch Scallops - by Mary Corbet

Cable chain stitch: How to continue with a new thread - by Annett

Casalguidi - by Mary Corbet

Chemanthy Work - by Deepa

Coil Stitch - by Annett

Crossed up and down buttonhole stitch by Annett

Diagonally Striped Raised Band - by Mary Corbet

Easy Casalguidi Foundation Stitches - by Annett

French Knot tutorial - by Raji Saj

French Knot vs. Colonial Knot - by Mary Corbet

Gopuram Stitch - by Ms Sharma 

Hemstitch - by Mary Corbet

How to do Sashiko Stitching - by Susan 

How to Make half buttonhole wheels without marking the fabric - by Annet

Interlaced Herringbone Band - by Mary Corbet

Isolated French Knots - part 1 - by Mary Corbet

Isolated French Knots - part 2 - by Mary Corbet

Joining Chain Stitch on a Circle - by Mary Corbet

Kamal Kadai work - by Raji Saj 

Long & Short Stitch Shading - by Mary Corbet

Portuguese Stem Stitch Corner  - by Annet

Raised buttonhole bar tutorial - by Annet 

Raised Stem Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Satin Stitch Around a Tight Curve - by Mary Corbet

Satin Stitch: Outlining and Padding before Stitching - by Mary Corbet

Shisha work tutorial -  by Sharma 

Shisha Stitch without Mirrors - by Mary Corbet

Siennese stitch variation  - by Annett

Square knot drizzle stitch - by Annett

Stacked chain stitch - by Annett 

Star Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Stem Stitch Circles - by Mary Corbet

Stem Stitch Corners - by Mary Corbet

Stem Stitch vs Outline Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Trellis Stitch Family - by Sue Jones

Triangle Stitch  - by Annet 

Twisted Lattice Band - by Annet

Whipped Backstitch & Running Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Woven crossed buttonhole -  by Annett

Woven Herringbone Stitches in a Row - by Annett

Woven and whipped wheel with an even number of spokes - by Annet

 

TUTORIALS FOR SPECIFIC NEEDLEWORK TECHNIQUES

-- Brazilian Embroidery

Prepping Threads for Use in Brazilian Embroidery - by Margo Brooks

 

-- Crazy Quilting / Art Quilting

Art Quilting 101 is a series of 4 tutorials written  by Pam Kellogg:

Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 1- Supply List

Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 2- Layering The Background

Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 3 - Embellishing

Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 4 - Finishing 

Assembling a Crazy quilt by Sharon B:

Assembling a crazy quilt part 1 trimming the blocks, joining and a construction technique that means  the seams sit flat. 

Assembling a crazy quilt part 2 Working in Sections

Assembling a crazy quilt part 3 Tying the quilt sandwich no stitches visible from the front and adding a border

Assembling a crazy quilt part 4  Adding a false back

Assembling a crazy quilt part 5 Catching the false back and binding.

How to Assemble a Crazyquilt  is a series of 7 tutorials written by Pam Kellogg:

Step 1 How To Assemble A Crazyquilt

Step 2 How To Assemble A Crazy Quilt

Step 3 and 4 How To Assemble A Crazyquilt

Step 5 and 6 How To Assemble A Crazyquilt

Step 7  How To Assemble A Crazyquilt 

Constructing a CQ Block from the centre out - by Diane in Ontario 

Creating A Heart how to make a crazy quilt heart - by Debbie

How To Clean Non-Washable Quilts - by Pam Kellogg 

How to Make an 'In Box' -  by Susan Lenz

Pam's Peacock Tutorial for Crazy Quilting - by Pam Kellogg 

 

-- Drawn / Pulled Thread Work

Pulled Thread Tutorial: a sampler for pulled thread embroidery  - by Lorelei Halley

Pulled Thread Tutorial 2  - by Lorelei Halley

Hemstitch - by Mary Corbet

Securing Edges for Drawn Thread Embroidery - Reweaving drawn threads - by Mary Corbet

Securing Edges for Drawn Thread Embroidery - satin stitch bars - by Mary Corbet

Diamond Stitch in Drawn Thread Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

Chain Loop Bunches in Drawn Thread Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

 

-- Embroidery (Surface)

Roses with stem stitch and chain stitch  - by Deepa 

Stitching With Kreinik Blending Filament - by Pam Kellogg

Tiny daisies - by Deepa 

Woven Trellis Pumpkin  - by Annett 

Embroidering Thick Stems / Branches using Whipped Chain Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Cast-on Stitch Rose - by Mary Corbet

Simple Cast-On Stitch Flower - by Mary Corbet

Leaf Tutorial - by Christina Richards

Ombre Embroidery Sampler - by Jessica M

 

-- Hardanger

Hardanger Fillings  - by Lorelei Halley

Hardanger Tutorial. how to use basting lines to help you count - by Lorelei Halley

Starting a new thread in needleweaving - by Sibille 

 

-- Needlepoint / Canvas Work and Petit Point

How To Shade Needlepoint - by Brenda Stimpson

Mounting silk gauze in a card mount - by Janet Granger

Needlepoint Couching -  by Brenda Stimpson

Needlepoint Stitches - by Janet Granger

 

-- Silk Ribbon Embroidery

How to stitch a silk ribbon Farago Rose - by Sharon B

Lucy's Rose - by Shirley B

Simple Ribbon Flowers - by Elizabeth Braun

 

-- Stumpwork & Dimensional Embroidery

Assembling a wired stumpwork flower -  by Elizabeth Braun

How to create a slip for raised embroidery -  by Jules Woolford 

Embroidery Slips Tutorial - by Emily

How to use a half cone stick to make foxglove flowers in raised work - by Janet Granger

Intro to Stumpwork and Ribbon Embroidery - by Elizabeth Braun

Stumpwork beaded berry on a slip - by Elizabeth Braun

Stumpwork Beetle -  by Elizabeth Braun

Stumpwork Ladybird -  by Elizabeth Braun

Stumpwork Flower - by Emily

Stumpwork Snail - by Emily

Wired Needlelace elements for Stumpwork - by Elizabeth Braun

Simple Cast-on Stitch Flower - by Mary Corbet

Casalguidi - by Mary Corbet

Raised Stem Stitch - by Mary Corbet

Wired Fabric Elements for Stumpwork - by Elizabeth Braun

Fluffy Bits for Stumpwork - by Elizabeth Braun

Raised Bluebell Flower with Turned-back Petals - by Janet Granger

 

LACE & LACE RELATED

-- Needle Lace

Needlelace Tutorial: a basic bookmark - by Lorelei Halley

Needlelace Tutorial 2: a basic leaf  - by Lorelei Halley

-- Other Lace

Bobbin Lace for Beginners - by Lorelei Halley

 

PRELIMINARY PROJECT PREPARATION TUTORIALS

Embroidery Design Transfer Methods - a whole list of methods with various links - by Mary Corbet

Dressing a Slate Frame - by Mary Corbet

Using a Stretcher Bar Frame - by Mary Corbet

Transferring a Repeat Pattern (iron on) - by Mary Corbet

Transferring a Design using Tissue Paper & Tacking Stitches - by Mary Corbet

Prick and Pounce Transfer Method - by Mary Corbet

Preparing Linen for Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

Braided Thread Tutorial - how to keep floss tangle free - by Faith of Airy Nothing.

How to transfer a design to fabric - by Paula Marcondes (Italian)

How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns  - by Sharon B

Tips for fitting fabric into hoops -  by Janet M. Davies

Transferring Embroidery Patterns - by Emily

Using Solvy to Transfer Embroidery Designs - part 1 - by Mary Corbet

Using Solvy to Transfer Embroidery Designs - part 2 - by Mary Corbet

Xylene photo transfers for fabric -  by Susan Lenz 

 

TUTORIALS ESPECIALLY FOR BEGINNERS

Starting and Ending Threads - by Mary Corbet

Neatening the Edge of Fabric before Stitching - by Mary Corbet

Braided Thread Tutorial - how to keep floss tangle free - by Faith

Choosing Embroidery Stitches - by Emily

Cutting small pieces of felt accurately - by Emily

Getting started with embroidery - by Emily

How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns  - by Sharon B

Tips for fitting fabric into hoops -  by Janet M. Davies

Transferring Embroidery Patterns - by Emily

Equally Spacing Spokes & Petals - by Mary Corbet

 

TUTORIALS FOR COMPLETE FINISHED GOODS

A basic needle case -  by Connie Eyberg.

A Cuff Bracelet -  by Debbie

Autumn Toadstool card - using  crayon/coloured pencils - by Jules Woolford

Brooch featuring a vintage themed printout - by La Feé Faribole

Cuff Bracelet with Flying Heart Motif - by Janet Granger

Drawstring Bag - by Emily

Felt House Ornament - by Emily

How to make a felt ball decoration - by Grace Lister

Knitting Caddy pattern - by Judith  Helms

Magnetic Ladybird Needlekeeper  - by Jules Woolford

Make a heart hanger with a neat back seam closure  - by Melanie Jarrett

Pillow Ornament - by Emily

Sew an ID tag to use on your luggage - by Guila Greer

Stranded Knitting bag pattern - by Judith Helms (pdf file)

Tag Tutorial - by Connie Eyberg

How to Make a Simple Needle Roll from Felt - by Mary Corbet 

Macaroon Purse (tiny zip purse) - by Susan

Plastic Canvas Boxes (with 2 patterns) - by Sue Jones 

 

TUTORIALS FOR FINISHING

Biscornu Instructions - by Emily

Bottle Cap Ornaments - by Emily

Cellphone Pouch Finishing - by Pam Kellogg 

Couched ATC Edge - by Annett

Flat Ornament Tutorial - by Emily

How to add lining to a simple bag in 10 easy steps -  by Connie Eyberg

How To Clean Non-Washable Quilts - by Pam Kellogg 

How to make Tassels - by Judy Chen

How To Wash Vintage and Antique Lace - by Pam Kellogg

Making Triangular Boxes - by Grace Lister

Quaint Twiggy Frame instructions  - by Deborah A. Dick

Damp Stretching / Blocking Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

Ironing Finished Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

How to Frame a Piece of Finished Embroidery - by Mary Corbet

 

DYEING & THREAD AND FABRIC TREATMENT

Ai Painting Tutorial - by Neki Rivera 

Dyeing protein fibres with food colouring in the microwave - by Jules Woolford 

Dying Silk Ribbons with RIT Brand Dye - by Pam Kellogg

How to use transfer dyes to print on synthetic fabric  - by Sharon B

Paper Bag Printing - how to print fabric using paper bags - by Grace Lister

Skeining and tying off threads to dye by Sharon B

Xylene photo transfers for fabric -  by Susan Lenz

How to Watercolour Fabric - by Christina Richards

 

FELT & FELTING

Cutting small pieces of felt accurately - by Emily

Make a felting machine from a sewing machine - by Mosaic Magpie

 

TUTORIALS FOR EMBELLISHMENTS

A tutorial on how to make Ric-rac Roses  - by Sharon B

Bead & Button Spider tutorial - by Pam Kellogg

Beaded 3D Pear Charm -  by Christine Lim.

Embroidered Spider Web Tutorial - by Pam Kellogg

Fabric Puff Tutorial -  by Janet M. Davies

Glittered Fabric Leaves Tutorial - by Pam Kellogg 

Glittered Pumpkins and Pumpkin Biscornu Designs -  by Pam Kellogg

How To Make Button Clusters - by Pam Kellogg

How to make a Five point ribbon flower - by Sharon B

How to make Tassels - by Judy Chen

Laidwork foundation  - by Annett

Making woodburned beads A 2-part tutorial  - by Jeanne-Marie Mellor

Pam's Twist and Tack Silk Ribbon Rose - by Pam Kellogg

Sequin flower - by Diane in Ontario

Sequin Flower - by Michele English

Spiders Webs with Kreinik Blending Filament - by Pam Kellog

Embroidering Trees with Silk Gimp - part 1 - by Mary Corbet

Embroidery Trees with Silk Gimp - part 2 - by Mary Corbet

How to Embroidery Perfect Stars (or Snowflakes) - by Mary Corbet

Cast-on Stitch Rose - by Mary Corbet

Inside-Out Buttonhole Flowers - by Mary Corbet

Dragonfly Tutorial - by Christina Richards

How to Make a Pouf Button - by Susie

 

KNITTING & CROCHET TUTORIALS

Crochet Scrumble - Bobble Top Pattern - by Cy

Crochet Scrumble - Fluffy Ring Pattern - by Cy

Floating Chains - by Idaho Stix and Strings

How to Block A Crocheted Doily - by Pam Kellogg

3-D Knitted Butterfly - by Judith Helms

 

MACHINE EMBROIDERY & RELATED

Yarn & Thread Scarf on a Long Arm machine - by Vivian

 

MISCELLANEOUS TUTORIALS

Crayon Tinting - by Pam Kellogg

Pebble Adventure photo tutorial - by Mosaic Magpie

Photographing Needlework - by Jonni

Small looms and Flower looms - by Sarah Bradberry

Taking Flowers Off Of An Old Hat - by Pam Kellogg

Embroidery on Eggs - by Mary Corbet

Designing your own Embroidered Card pattern - by Mary Corbet