How to make an amigurumi whale has now made its YouTube debut. Video 1 is up! Grab your materials and follow along as I show you how to make the base pattern and stretch your creativity to customize your whale. You can also find a beginner walk through of this pattern here on the blog.… Continue reading Amigurumi Whale YT
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BTS Cross Stitch Along
The first three videos in this free tutorial are now up on YouTube. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The free pattern is available here: https://mellmakescrafts.com/2023/04/13/new-free-bts-logo-pattern/
Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 5
Now that the row is finished, it is time to finish off the row and cut the floss. To finish a row, you simply weave the floss under a couple of threads. Pull through. Then, cut. Be careful that you don't distort your finished row as you do so. It should not be hard to… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 5
Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 4
Finally, we get to sew a row of stitches! The important thing to remember is that your stitches must be consistent. They must begin and end the same way. Make sure the first diagonal of your stitches all go in the same direction. Then, return across the row with diagonals that all go in the… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 4
Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 3
Now, we can finally get to learn to stitch. First, you must learn how to get your thread to stay on your project. You probably think this is done with a knot, but it isn't. Knots will cause bumps when you frame or mount your finished project. The best way to secure your floss is… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 3
Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 2
See how to pull your floss strands and thread your needle. Cross Stitch floss is made of 6 separate strands. Patterns tell you how many strands to use. Typically for a project worked on 14-count aida, you will pull 2 strands for your standard "X" stitches. Ensure that the floss length is no longer than… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 2
Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 1
What's the first thing I do when I find a new cross stitch project to begin? I wind my floss onto bobbins. If I don't I feel dread when I'm working on the project because I know I will have to stop to wind my bobbins. As a ritual to stave off the dread, I… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter: Reel 1
Free Pattern for Cross Stitch Beginners
Get a free pattern to help you learn how to cross stitch. This is a part of the Mell Makes Cross Stitch Starter tutorial series for beginners.
Cross Stitch Starter ProTip 1
Here's a protip for cross stitch. To protect your edges from fraying as you work, bind the edges of your aida with masking tape. It will give you extra stability and keep your project pristine!
Cross Stitch Starter 2
This is the second lesson in the learn to cross stitch series. Last time, we learned about all the materials that you need to gather to begin. Today, we will learn how to find the center of your aida fabric and get it on your hoop. If you haven't, wash your hands. This is the… Continue reading Cross Stitch Starter 2
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