Introduction to Cross-Stitch with Lisa Shaffer

cross-stitching for beginners.

Introduction to Cross Stitch
  • 9 video lessons
  • 2 hours and 12 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
There are so many exciting projects you can make with basic cross stitching skills! Get your start with this timeless technique inIntroduction 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.

Course Instructor

Lisa Shaffer

Lisa Shaffer

Fine artist and well wandered soul, Lisa is best known for her modern needlework jewelry designs for Zelma Rose and her fine art needlework installations.
  • O. Jun 7, 2017

    I found her heard to hear. Let me know if this could be changed. Thanks

  • Lene C S. Feb 19, 2017

    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.

  • L. Dec 19, 2016

    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.

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