Tutorials & Guides

Step-by-step guides for stitching my patterns and turning them into something finished. All free to read!

Cross Stitch Basics Tutorial

New to counted cross stitch? Start here. How to read a chart, choose and cut your fabric, work with floss, stitch the cross stitch and backstitch, and finish your piece.

Pointed Banner Tutorial

How to finish a piece as a pointed hanging banner: measuring and padding, backing fabric, stitching the edges, and attaching a dowel and hanging cord. Works beautifully with the tall designs like Art Nouveau Fox.

Twig Banner Tutorial

How to finish a piece as a wall hanging on a real twig: cutting and backing the fabric, blanket-stitching the edges, then padding and attaching the twig.

Sword Bookmark Tutorial

How to turn the Lost Flower Blade or Lost Vine Blade into a sturdy bookmark, stitched on plastic canvas and backed with felt.