Guides: Fiber Arts: Embroidery

Video Tutorials

If you like to learn by watching video tutorials, YouTube has you covered with free tutorials for all skill levels.

Check out the list of upcoming live classes offered through OCLS.

Express yourself with embroidered decor and embellishments. What artistic designs will you create?

Cross Stitch
Cross stitch is an easy way to get into embroidery and the library has plenty of books with simple patterns.
Embroidery
Find inspiration for you next embroidery project with these books.

Check out these links for materials, free patterns, and inspiration.

Craftsy through Libby
Craftsy is a site that offers crafting videos, tutorials, and more. Access it for free with Libby using your library card!
CreativeBug
This website offers both free and paid classes. They have classes for all ages/skill levels in a wide variety of subjects, including crocheting, embroidery, macramé, knitting, quilting and sewing.
DMC
DMC offers free hand and machine embroidery patterns.
Embroiderers' Guild of America
Find educational resources, follow artists, join a monthly stitch-a-long, or connect with your local guild chapter with the Embroiderers' Guild of America.
Lord Libidan
Find inspiration for your next project with this embroidery blog.
Stitched Modern
Find patterns for cross stitch and hand embroidery for all skill levels. This site also features articles on techniques and trends.
Urban Threads
Find fun patterns, tutorials, and inspiration for machine and hand embroidery on this site.
Yarnspirations
Get inspired with free crochet, knit and sewing patterns.