Tips and Tutorials

Sometimes you just need to see how to do something in order to be able to do it. This is a list of tips and of tutorials on my blog - if you can't find what you are looking for perhaps you can find it on the Helpful Links page.

Tips:

1. When I design patterns I work on the basis of:
• One strand of thread over one for Aida when doing backstitch
• One strand of thread over two for evenweave/linen when doing backstitch
• Two strands of thread over one for Aida when doing cross stitch
• Two strands of thread over two for evenweave/linen when doing cross stitch 
2. Patterns may have either 18ct or 14ct set for the size (it doesn't show unfortunately) - I haven't always remembered to adjust this to 14ct - I've adjusted that for new patterns but in patterns I designed before I set this they will still be sized for 18ct! - remember to check the stitch count before starting and see if the fabric you have is large enough.
3. If you want to change the colours on something I have designed, go for it! Really! 
4. I love seeing what people do with my patterns ESPECIALLY if you have changed it up a bit!

Tutorials:

Hand dying fabric with Dylon fabric paint
Tutorial: Cording
Tutorial: Making Cords for a Garland Finish
Tutorial: Tassels
Tutorial: Adding Beads to Cords and Tassels
Tutorial: Doughnut Ornament of the Month Construction - 2019 Ornament of the Month.
Tutorial: Double Ornament of the Month Construction and Options - 2020 Ornament of the Month.
Tutorial: 2021 Ornament of the Month Shape Construction
Tutorial: Stocking Construction - made for A Blackwork Christmas SAL but works for any stocking.
Tutorial: Tortellini Construction - made for the April 2020 NFSAL