Today’s feature is from Needle’nThread.com with a fantastic resource for those who do hand embroidery or wish to learn how - Video Library of Hand-Embroidery Stitches:

Hand embroidery is easier if you have someone around to show you how to do it. You can certainly find just about any embroidery stitch illustrated in a book, but it’s not quite the same as sitting down next to a friend who can walk you through the stitches. There are quite a few videos available on embroidery stitches, but what I’ve noticed about them is that they go into techniques that are either specialized or beyond what the beginning embroiderer wants to know. So I thought I’d see if I could manage a video stitch library…

…and if I could put it online! I’ve arranged the stitches according to type, and have begun with the most basic stitches, useful for embroidery for all levels of needleworkers.

There are nearly 50 videos available so far and the ones I watched have good lighting, clear audio and offer good visual direction–that’s hard to find sometimes with how to / craft videos. Good quality stuff!

A sampling of the stitch videos available:

• Running Stitch
• Whipped Running Stitch
• Backstitch
• Whipped Backstitch
• Cable Chain Stitch
• Rope Stitch
• Rosette Chain Stitch
• Wheat Stitch
• Lazy Daisy
• Seed Stitch
• Spider Web - Ribbed
• Bullion Knots

There are dozens more so make sure to check them out, these are great reference resources! Also see the Embroidery Category here on Tipnut where you’ll find some tips and free patterns to enjoy.

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