Stitching guides for The Fables

We have created a number of how to videos to help you along the way to stitching The Fables. If you have a question not covered here, please send us a message using the form at the end and we can help you along the way.

We want you to enjoy stitching as much as us, therefore no question is too small!

We have created a number of how to videos to help you along the way to stitching The Fables. If you have a question not covered here, please send us a message using the form at the end and we can help you along the way.

We want you to enjoy stitching as much as us, therefore no question is too small!

Receiving your Kit

Receiving your Kit

When your Fable kit first arrives, it can be a bit daunting knowing how to begin. Therefore this video will walk you through the unboxing and mounting the fabric to the hoop.

This video will then go into more detail on the samplers therefore at that point the video may no longer be relevant for The Fables kits.

Splitting the Thread and Tieing a Knot

Splitting the Thread and Tieing a Knot

This how to video guide will show you how to split your thread, thread the needle and create a knot for getting started with embroidery

This how to video guide will show you how to split your thread, thread the needle and create a knot for getting started with embroidery

Straight Stitch

Straight Stitch

This guide shows you how to do straight stitch, including using satin stitch for filling areas and running stitch for doing outlines.

This guide shows you how to do straight stitch, including using satin stitch for filling areas and running stitch for doing outlines.

Chain Stitch - Link Method

Chain Stitch - Link Method

This guide will introduce you to one of the two methods we use for creating chain stitch. The link method is often best used for doing outlines where you have more space around the stitches, whereas loop method is better for filling an area with chain stitch.

This guide will introduce you to one of the two methods we use for creating chain stitch. The link method is often best used for doing outlines where you have more space around the stitches, whereas loop method is better for filling an area with chain stitch.

Chain Stitch - Loop Method

Chain Stitch - Loop Method

This guide will introduce you to how to do chain stitch using the loop method. This method is best used when filling an area with chain stitch.

This guide will introduce you to how to do chain stitch using the loop method. This method is best used when filling an area with chain stitch.

Unpicking Areas

Unpicking Areas

It is inevitable when sewing that you will stitch areas which need to be unpicked. This guide will show you the best approach to use for unpicking areas.

It is inevitable when sewing that you will stitch areas which need to be unpicked. This guide will show you the best approach to use for unpicking areas.

The Fisherman

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Fisherman. This guide is designed to accompany The Fisherman embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Fisherman. This guide is designed to accompany The Fisherman embroidery kit.

The Lion in Love

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Lion in Love. This guide is designed to accompany The Lion in Love embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Lion in Love. This guide is designed to accompany The Lion in Love embroidery kit.

The Fox and The Crane

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Fox and The Crane. This guide is designed to accompany The Fox and The Crane embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Fox and The Crane. This guide is designed to accompany The Fox and The Crane embroidery kit.

The Horse and The Rider

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Horse and The Rider. This guide is designed to accompany The Horse and The Rider embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Horse and Rider. This guide is designed to accompany The Horse and Rider embroidery kit.

The Sun and The North Wind

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Sun and The North Wind. This guide is designed to accompany The Sun and The North Wind embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Sun and The North Wind This guide is designed to accompany The Sun and The North Wind embroidery kit.

The Peacock and The Jay

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Peacock and The Jay. This guide is designed to accompany The Peacock and The Jay embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Peacock and The Jay. This guide is designed to accompany The Peacock and The Jay embroidery kit.

The Elephant and The Rat

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Elephant and The Rat. This guide is designed to accompany The Elephant and The Rat embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Elephant and The Rat. This guide is designed to accompany The Elephant and The Rat embroidery kit.

The Farmer and The Snake

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Farmer and The Snake. This guide is designed to accompany The Farmer and The Snake embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Farmer and The Snake. This guide is designed to accompany The Farmer and The Snake embroidery kit.

The Tiger and The Woodsman

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Tiger and The Woodsman. This guide is designed to accompany The Tiger and The Woodsman embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Tiger and The Woodsman. This guide is designed to accompany The Tiger and The Woodsman embroidery kit.

The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals. This guide is designed to accompany The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals. This guide is designed to accompany The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals embroidery kit.

The Crow and The Snake

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Crow and The Snake. This guide is designed to accompany The Crow and The Snake embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Crow and The Snake. This guide is designed to accompany The Crow and The Snake embroidery kit.

The Arguing Fruits

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Arguing Fruits. This guide is designed to accompany The Arguing Fruits embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Arguing Fruits. This guide is designed to accompany The Arguing Fruits embroidery kit.

The Lion, The Boar and The Vulture

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Lion, The Boar and The Vulture. This guide is designed to accompany The Lion, The Boar and The Vulture embroidery kit.

This guide will walk you through the key stitching areas for The Lion, The Boar and The Vulture This guide is designed to accompany The Lion, The Boar and The Vulture embroidery kit.

Mounting Your Embroidery

Mounting Your Embroidery

Whenever you finish your fable, you may want to frame it. If so, this tutorial will show you how I go about mounting my embroidery pieces using foam board, push pins and hemline pins.

Whenever you finish your fable, you may want to frame it. If so, this tutorial will show you how I go about mounting my embroidery pieces using foam board, push pins and hemline pins.