Description
Quick Start Cross Stitch Guide (2nd Edition)
Start your stitching journey today — free to download and yours to keep.
If you’ve never stitched before, this short Ebook will have you making your first cross stitch in no time.
Written by me, Australian designer Melinda J. Irvine, the Quick Start Cross Stitch Guide clearly explains how to start cross stitching: gathering materials, reading patterns, preparing fabric, stitching neatly, and finishing your completed project.
I focus on the basics (so you can start cross stitching today), and I don’t waste time explaining advanced techniques or plugging expensive equipment.
Inside you’ll learn:
- What equipment you actually need to get stitching today.
- How to read digital cross stitch patterns (especially the thread key).
- How to prepare fabric and threads before you start.
- How to make perfect cross stitches (plus a few other basics)
- How to wash, press, and display your finished project.
The Ebook contains plenty of photographs of my designs and home studio, as well as eight simple geometric motifs for you to practice.
Even if you’ve been stitching for years, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of inspiration and encouragement.
💡 Note: A download link to this free Ebook is also included with every pattern in my store, as it serves as the complete stitching instructions for all my designs.
Shirl (verified owner) –
Mel’s Quick Start Cross Stitch Guide is a comprehensive, well illustrated document helpful with lots of information for getting started with cross stitching.