Cross-Stitch and Embroidery Tutorials
![Feminist Stitches, by Haley Pierson-Cox](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/feminist_stitches_9780760367483_Square-1024x1024.jpg)
New Book + Giveaway: Feminist Stitches Is out Today!
My new book + kit, Feminist Stitches, is out! To celebrate, I’m giving away a free video cross-stitch lesson to one lucky stitcher. Enter here! Read more
![Cross Stitch The Golden Girls](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/9780760364369-1024x1326.jpg)
New Book! Buy Cross Stitch The Golden Girls Today!
Friends! I wrote a new book, and I think you’re going to be pretty excited about it! The Cross Stitch The Golden Girls book +… Read more
![Improper Cross-Stitch, by Haley Pierson-Cox](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Improper_Cross-Stitch_cover_twitter-1024x1024.jpg)
My Book Exists! Buy Improper Cross-Stitch Today!
Holy cats, friends! My very first book—Improper Cross-Stitch—has, on this day, been released upon an unsuspecting world! Read more
![Video Tutorial: Organize Your Embroidery Floss](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/embroidery_floss_organization_04_square-1024x1024.jpg)
Video Tutorial: Organize Your Embroidery Floss
Hello, friends! I made you a video tutorial all about organizing embroidery floss (because I’m a giant geek). Hooray! Read more
![Get Your Geek On: Doctor Who-Inspired Cross-Stitch Valentines | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/doctor_who_inspired_cross-stitch_valentines_full-1024x1024.jpg)
Get Your Geek On: Doctor Who-Inspired Cross-Stitch Valentines
Having an “Oh @#$%, it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow!” moment? Love a geek? I’ve got you covered with these Doctor Who-inspired cross-stitch valentines. Read more
![Pattern: Nevertheless, She Persisted Cross-Stitch Sampler | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/nevertheless_she_persisted_stitch_art_1200-1024x1024.png)
Pattern: Nevertheless, She Persisted Cross-Stitch Sampler
As a pro crafter and cross-stitch pattern designer, I was pretty much required to design a “Nevertheless, she persisted.” cross-stitch sampler, right? Read more
![Pattern: Doctor Who-Inspired Time Lord Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Doctor_who_time_lord_cross-stitch_valentine_01-1024x681.jpg)
Pattern: Doctor Who-Inspired Time Lord Cross-Stitch Valentine
Looking for the perfect DIY card for that special Time Lord or Time Lady? Stitch up your own Doctor Who-inspired Time Lord cross-stitch valentine with… Read more
![Ode to Thread Heaven: Savior of My Hands and My Sanity | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/thread_heaven_02_tzom-1024x1024.jpg)
Ode to Thread Heaven: Savior of My Hands and My Sanity
Thread Heaven: A magical thread and embroidery floss conditioner that is solely responsible for saving both my hands and my sanity. (With a how-to video!) Read more
![Pattern: Geometric Color Block Cross-Stitch iPhone Case | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/geometric_color_block_cross-stitch_iphone_case_04_square2.jpg)
Pattern: Geometric Color Block Cross-Stitch iPhone Case
When it comes to cross-stitch and embroidery, I’ve always been drawn to geometric and repeating patterns, especially those found in styles like laid work and… Read more
![Organize: Cross-Stitch Storage Canisters | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/storage_canister_cross-stitch_03b_tzom.jpg)
Organize: Cross-Stitch Storage Canisters
A few simple, easy-access organization bins can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your craft supplies neat and at the ready, but,… Read more
![Tessellating TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tessellating_TARDIS_iPhone_case_cross-stitch_pattern_01b.jpg)
Tessellating TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern
Geek crafts get a little more grown up with my new Doctor Who-inspired [not quite] Tessellating TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern with printable PDF template!… Read more
![Pattern: Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dalek_valentine_tutorial_011.jpg)
Pattern: Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine
Hello once again, geeky valentines! Need a last-minute card for your favorite companion? Skip the sappy stuff and get straight to the point with my… Read more
![Downton Abbey-Inspired Dowager Countess Embroidery Pattern | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Downton_Abbey_Inspired_Dowager_Countess_Embroidery_Pattern_04.jpg)
Downton Abbey-Inspired Dowager Countess Embroidery Pattern
“Edith, dear, you’re a woman with a brain and reasonable ability; stop whining and find something to do!”—Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham I’m just… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/embroidered_typography_tutorial_final_03.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art
I stitched this piece of embroidered typography wall art for my graphic designer husband as a gift for our third anniversary. (It was yesterday! Hooray!)… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Needle Case with Scrapbooking Attitude | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/01_needle_case_title.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidered Needle Case with Scrapbooking Attitude
I’m not usually a scrapbooker, but when I saw Scrapbooking Attitude printable film, I knew it had huge creative potential—even for non-paper crafters! I wanted… Read more
![Tutorial: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit for Craftzine.com | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/altoids_tin_travel_embroidery_kit_final_05.jpg)
Tutorial: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit for Craftzine.com
My Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit tutorial is now on CRAFT! Altoids tins are an easy way to keep your embroidery supplies organized, no matter… Read more
![Video Tutorial: Perfect Straight Stitches | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Straight_Stitch_Tutorial_01_title_thezenofmaking-1024x1024.jpg)
Video Tutorial: Perfect Straight Stitches
Learn how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects with my new video tutorial! This method is especially effective for… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/01_Embroidered_Shrink_Plastic_Pendant_Final_tzom.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants
Create your own custom embroidered pendants with shrink plastic! This tutorial below will show you how to make one embroidered shrink plastic pendant necklace. The… Read more
![Tutorial: Downton Abbey-Inspired “Team Dowager” Badge | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Team_Dowager_Badges_Finished_title.jpg)
Tutorial: Downton Abbey-Inspired “Team Dowager” Badge
When it comes to Downton Abbey, I stand firmly on Team Dowager. From the very first episode, I have been utterly smitten with Dame Maggie… Read more
![Pattern: Firefly Jar LED Embroidery Pattern | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Firefly_LED_Embroidery_Pattern_03.jpg)
Pattern: Firefly Jar LED Embroidery Pattern
When my friend Becky from Sternlab.org sent me samples of her awesome LED sewing kits to try out, I did what any girl in my… Read more
![Pattern: Geek Love Cross-Stitch Pattern and Geek Crafts Column on FaveCrafts | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Geek_Love_Cross-Stitch_Finished.jpg)
Pattern: Geek Love Cross-Stitch Pattern and Geek Crafts Column on FaveCrafts
My first Geek Crafts column is live on FaveCrafts! Starting today, I’ll be making your Wednesdays a little bit more awesome with a weekly dose… Read more
![Pattern: TARDIS Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TARDIS_Cross-Stitch_Valentine_Finished_01_tzom.jpg)
Pattern: TARDIS Cross-Stitch Valentine
Hello, geeky valentines! Need a last-minute card for that special someone? Surprise your favorite, er, companion by stitching a quick Doctor Who-inspired valentine with my… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidery Floss Travel Box | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Embroidery_Floss_Box_Tutorial_Finished1.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidery Floss Travel Box
Organized embroidery floss. On the go. No knots, no tangles—even if it’s bouncing around all day in your bag. (No, seriously.) Inspired by a conversation… Read more
![Organize: Embroidery Floss | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Organized_Embroidery_Floss.jpg)
Organize: Embroidery Floss
It’s almost the New Year, and I’m hard at work tidying up my studio and getting everything in order for a fresh, organized start in… Read more
![Dandelion iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dandelion_iphone_cross_stitch_case_11.jpg)
Dandelion iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern
When I was a kid, I spent countless crisp afternoons rescuing wooly bear caterpillars from sunny dirt roads and blowing on dandelions in the fields… Read more
![TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/TARDIS_Cross-Stitch_iPhone_Case_Pattern_final_edit.jpg)
TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern
I’ve been on a huge Doctor Who kick lately. So, when I ordered my new iPhone a few weeks ago, I knew that I needed… Read more