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Introduction to Cross-Stitch

Lisa Shaffer

Cross-stitching > Introduction To Cross-stitch

Introduction to Cross-Stitch

Lisa Shaffer

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Lessons

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1 Cross-Stitch Supplies Duration:13:47
2 Designing Your Project Duration:22:06
3 Basic Cross Stitch Duration:22:13
4 Star Stitch Duration:12:39
5 Herringbone Stitch Duration:13:05
6 Oblong Stitch Duration:12:19
7 Alternating Cross Stitch Duration:09:48
8 Rice Stitch Duration:11:06
9 Straight Stitch Duration:15:07

Class Description

There are so many exciting projects you can make with basic cross stitching skills! Get your start with this timeless technique in Introduction to Cross-Stitch with Lisa Shaffer. 


Lisa teaches needlework to artists across the country and in this class, she’ll show you how to: 

  • Start a hoop sampler and finish the back 
  • Sew a fun variety of stitches 
  • Choose the best materials for beginners 
  • Customize your projects 
You'll learn the basic cross-stitch, zig zag, herringbone, tacked herringbone, oblong, and rice stitches. Lisa will also demonstrate some of the more complicated intricacies of cross-stitching so you feel confident you are doing it right. 

By the end of the this class, you’ll know how to complete a sampler displaying a whole variety of stitches and you’ll be ready to spice things up with variations in color and size.

Reviews

Mary Stambaugh
 

A nice class...cross stitching is very calming, and Lisa has a soothing voice. I wish the camera operator had done a better job of filming her hands while making the stitches, as it was difficult to see. I went on YouTube and found videos that did a better job for that purpose. I would recommend this class, with that one caveat.

Lene C Sundby
 

Inspiring instructor and inspiring samples design! Useful tips and tricks! Unfortunately it was difficult to se how the stitches were done because of no filming up close. I would suggest an editing job being done with lay over with illustration on how the stitches are done. At least there should be a downloadable pdf with detailed explanations.