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Make It Your Own - Embroidery Stitch Along Lessons

In this class you will learn basic embroidery stitches as Alex walks you through the creation of a beautiful art piece.  You'll also learn the joys of working with luscious silk fabrics.

This class is created using Facebook/YouTube LIVE sessions. These are recordings of those sessions.

Facebook LIVE / YouTube LIVE / Alex Anderson LIVE / Alex LIVE / Embroidery / Hand Stitching

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Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 01 - Getting Started

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 01 - Getting Started

Alex helps you get the silk fabric ready for your project. You will create a working background, stabilize the fabric, and get ready for stitching.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 02 - Stitches and More

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 02 - Stitches and More

Now that the background is made, you'll begin working on the stitches and more. Handwork and mindfulness create a full heart.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 03 - Plus The Barbara Black Quilt Exhibit

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 03 - Plus The Barbara Black Quilt Exhibit

In lesson 3 of Make It Your Own, Alex demonstrates more stitches for your embroidery project. Then she joins Barbara Black and they discuss quilts from her My Joyful Journey exhibit in Houston. Barbara is our Block of the Month Quilt Queen and you will see several examples of BOMs as well as several other amazing quilts. One quilt has...how many quilt blocks??

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 04 - Running Stitch and Lazy Daisy Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 04 - Running Stitch and Lazy Daisy Stitch

Alex continues this class in hand embroidery and Holiday sanity by showing the running stitch and the lazy daisy stitch. She has a great close-up camera so you can see exactly how she does it. In prior classes, you created your silk background and learned the chain stitch.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 05 - More Stitches and an Interview with Claudia Pfeil

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 05 - More Stitches and an Interview with Claudia Pfeil

Alex continues her Embroidery Project teaching a few more stitches and continues her interviews of Houston Quilt Show 2021 winners with Claudia Pfeil (Show 2413). Claudia's work with silk is amazing. She works out of the box and her quilts thrive with movement, shape, and color. This German quilter is also a hoot.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 06 - More Fun Stitches

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 06 - More Fun Stitches

In past lessons we've done the chain stitch, lazy daisy stitch & french knot - now, Alex has more stitches up her sleeve.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 07 - More Embroidery Stitches and Interview with Jill Kerttula

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 07 - More Embroidery Stitches and Interview with Jill Kerttula

Alex has some more fun embroidery stitches to show you and she has a wonderful interview with Jill Kerttula. Jill is a fabulous textile and quilt artist. They discuss her work and her quilt that won an award at Houston 2021.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 08 - Getting Started Double Chain Stitch & Fly Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 08 - Getting Started Double Chain Stitch & Fly Stitch

Alex shows you how to do the Double Chain Stitch and the Fly Stitch. These are fun stitches and will make your project sing with variety and stitching goodness. Stitching has a way to create a mindfulness state. Concentrate, create, and love your results.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 09 - The ZigZag Coral Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 09 - The ZigZag Coral Stitch

This class is a celebration of Stitches, Handwork, and Mindfulness. In this video Alex shows you the ZigZag Coral Stitch (and maybe even more). We have a great close up camera so you can see exactly how to do it.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 10 - Mystery Stitch & Craft Napa Review

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 10 - Mystery Stitch & Craft Napa Review

It's a Mystery Embroidery Stitch because at this writing, Alex is at Craft Napa taking lessons and asking other students what stitches they love. She will decide on the stitch based on their answers and tell you all about the classes she took. Alex's motto is "Keep Learning", and that is what she wants you to do too.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 11 - Variations on the Blanket Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 11 - Variations on the Blanket Stitch

Embroidery Stitches Rock! Now that you know the Blanket Stitch, did you know there are wonderful variations? Alex has 3 variations of the Blanket Stitch to show you today. Fun, beautiful, and calming, hand stitching back.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 12 - Pekingese Stitch and Split Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 12 - Pekingese Stitch and Split Stitch

Alex continues the hand stitching class with the Pekingese Stitch and the Split stitch. Hand stitching these beautiful embroidery stitches are calming to the soul. Join Alex and learn how to add these stitches to a fun workpiece or to embellish a quilt.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 13 - The Herringbone Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 13 - The Herringbone Stitch

The herringbone stitch is beautiful and fun. Plus there are variations. Alex will show you how to create the herringbone stitch and alternative stitches that will make your project shine.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 14 - Bug Stitches

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 14 - Bug Stitches

Bug Stitches are fun, look great, and make you smile. Alex loves them and has several for you to try. Get your needles ready, and enjoy the beauty and mindfulness of hand stitching.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 15 - Hearts and Flower Buds

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 15 - Hearts and Flower Buds

Just in time for Valentine's day, enjoy stitching hearts and flower buds that can go anywhere: Quilts, Clothing, Table Runners, Napkins... you can use them on any textile. Today Alex shows you some stitches to use as lovely embellishments.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 16 - Plaited Feather Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 16 - Plaited Feather Stitch

After a bit of Show & Tell, Alex will demonstrate the Plaited Feather Stitch.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 17 - Wheat Ear Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 17 - Wheat Ear Stitch

This Wheat Ear Stitch is fun, different, and Alex says it is easy to make. Does anyone else think it looks like a fish? Working with your hands is refreshing and fun. This stitch will look good on any project.

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 18 - Leaf Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 18 - Leaf Stitch

Alex shares a super simple embroidered leaf stitch to embellish your projects. Apply it to stems and branches or use it as a beautiful motif on its own. Working with your hands is refreshing and fun!

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 19 - Bullion Stitch

Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along - Lesson 19 - Bullion Stitch

Find out what it is and how Alex conquered it. Discover her method of getting it done in the latest lesson of the Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along.

Rose McKinley
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I cannot find the schedule of live classes. Where can I find the schedules? THANKS

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Carol Wallick
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Alex What is the name of the silk thread you mentioned in some of your “live” segments. I’d really like to order but have no idea of name, let alone where to purchase. Thank you

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Christine Crouch
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What is the name of the book you are using for the bug stitches? Thank you.

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Rose McKinley
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Hello!

Rose from Philly here! I have always liked redwork and embroidery! Really like the opportunity to incorporate into my quilts. Thanks so much for keeping both art forms alive.

Rose

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Maureen Ashlock
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I am so glad you are teaching more quilters to embroider. My grandmother threaded needles for me at age 4 and taught the to me to keep me occupied durning WWII. Dad was overseas in the Army and mom worked at the ammunition’s factory in Utah....

I am so glad you are teaching more quilters to embroider. My grandmother threaded needles for me at age 4 and taught the to me to keep me occupied durning WWII. Dad was overseas in the Army and mom worked at the ammunition’s factory in Utah. Now in my 80 s I still embroider on my quilts and love doing wool emb. Works so well with my hand appliqué. I will do Wendy’s quilt in wool. . Love your videos. Thank you for all you do for us.

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PeggyBremer
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I will not be working from the kit. Are there any written instructions that are included in the kit that will be needed? For example, what size should the background be after you piece together your fabrics?

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Gloria Brister
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Will we be able to watch the videos again after they air?

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Rebecca Shaw
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I click on video but it only tells me LIVE IN xx HOURS. I thought these shows were recorded for us to access at times other than LIVE. Can anyone tell me how to actually see these after they have gone LIVE?

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Brenda Crisci    Rebecca Shaw
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The show is not pre-recorded. It will be LIVE on Dec 6th. The Live broadcast will be recorded for later viewing. Hope this helps.

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Jules Michael    Rebecca Shaw
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I was just going to do the same thing. I assume they will play them Monday at the appropriate time, even tho they are already recorded. Sort of bummed - I thought this was going to be live, but I suppose she's off for most of the month. They...

I was just going to do the same thing. I assume they will play them Monday at the appropriate time, even tho they are already recorded. Sort of bummed - I thought this was going to be live, but I suppose she's off for most of the month. They are at 12 noon Central Standard Time (GMT -6) in the US on Facebook or the YouTube page.

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Lonna
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I was never able to find a link to the kit for this class. I purchased fabric and thread separately. I'd like to purchase the book. Please let me know how to do so.

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Brenda Crisci    Lonna
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I found books here... https://thequiltshow.com/shop/favorites/facebook-youtube-live-class-supplies/alex-anderson-live-classes/make-it-your-own-embroidery-class-supplies

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