Cross Stitch for Beginners BYOB
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Cross-stitch is cool again! Learn this traditional craft in a fun and supportive environment.
I have been a cross-stitcher since I was a child, and I have been a professional cross-stitch artist and pattern designer for over 8 years. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/stephXstitch)
Cross-stitch is making a major comeback. It is a great way to give creative, customized gifts to friends and family. It is also a therapeutic, almost meditative hobby activity that can be done anywhere. You can embrace your sassy and subversive side or go for a more traditional stitch. Either way, you'll need a good foundation.
In this class, I will take you through the basics of cross stitch: reading the pattern, selecting materials, threading the needle, and of course, the stitching itself. I will provide all of the materials necessary for your first cross-stitch project and we will stitch it together. What you don't finish in class you can take home to complete in your own time.
You will get to choose from 6 different original stephXstitch patterns. (Chicago Flag, YAS, I Can't Even, Holy Balls, SSDGM and I Heart my Bike)
I will provide some snacks, and you can BYOB!
I will provide a full StephXstitch kit (worth $25): fabric, embroidery hoop, needle, embroidery thread, written instructions, handouts, and your pattern. There will also be scissors for you to use.
Let's get stitching!
All ages welcome
I will provide a full cross-stitch kit: pattern, fabric, hoop, thread, needle, and handouts
Stephanie is the lady behind stephXstitch. She has been cross-stitching since she was a child and she has been a professional cross-stitch artist and pattern designer for over 7 years.
Her work has been featured recently on the cover of the Chicago Reader, and on Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, Time Out Chicago, Paste Magazine, Town & Country Magazine, GoodHousekeeping.com, MrXStitch, Mashable, Crafternews.com, Steotch.com, Bust.com, OC Weekly, and Uproxx.
Her work has also appeared on Comedy Central's "Key & Peele".
Locally, you may have spotted Stephanie and her stitches at the Pitchfork Music Festival, Bucktown Arts Fest, Chicago Handmade Market, Bitter Betty Bazaar, and the Vegan Vortex.
Stephanie has taught music and acting lessons and classes for over 10 years. Now she's eager to pass on her stitching skills to anyone wanting to learn this awesome craft.
This was SUCH a great time! Stephanie is a wonderful teacher and this dabble was super fun! I definitely want to keep cross stitching after taking this class.
This was SUCH a great time! Stephanie is a wonderful teacher and this dabble was super fun! I definitely want to keep cross stitching after taking this class.
Such a fun class! Stephanie has a knack not only for making learning super fun, but also for making a group of strangers comfortable talking to each other. I had a blast at this event and have already bought materials to make this a long term hobby, I'm excited to work my way up to the Rosie the Riveter pattern!
Such a fun class! Stephanie has a knack not only for making learning super fun, but also for making a group of strangers comfortable talking to each other. I had a blast at this event and have already bought materials to make this a long term hobby, I'm excited to work my way up to the Rosie the Riveter pattern!
This was such a fun class! Stephanie is a very thorough teacher. Can't wait to stitch my next piece!
This was such a fun class! Stephanie is a very thorough teacher. Can't wait to stitch my next piece!
Great class, and a fun way to spend a couple of hours! I definitely learned a new skill and had a nice time interacting with other participants. Would recommend wholeheartedly!
Great class, and a fun way to spend a couple of hours! I definitely learned a new skill and had a nice time interacting with other participants. Would recommend wholeheartedly!
Great class. I've never cross stitched before and this was a terrific opportunity. Teacher was upbeat and fun.
Great class. I've never cross stitched before and this was a terrific opportunity. Teacher was upbeat and fun.
Great class! Nice that we got to choose our own patterns, and Steph is very personable and approachable in the class. I definitely feel comfortable tackling new cross stitch projects solo after attending!
Great class! Nice that we got to choose our own patterns, and Steph is very personable and approachable in the class. I definitely feel comfortable tackling new cross stitch projects solo after attending!
Steph is so nice and helpful! Her patterns were easy enough for a beginner and she made herself available for questions or problems that might arise!
Steph is so nice and helpful! Her patterns were easy enough for a beginner and she made herself available for questions or problems that might arise!
Steph is a great teacher! Highly recommend this class if you have interest in learning to cross stitch.
Steph is a great teacher! Highly recommend this class if you have interest in learning to cross stitch.
This class was downright lovely. Stephanie is funny and personable, the shop is charming and cozy, and the two hours flies by as you get hands on help through the projects. I highly recommend!
This class was downright lovely. Stephanie is funny and personable, the shop is charming and cozy, and the two hours flies by as you get hands on help through the projects. I highly recommend!
The class was really fun and well taught. It was so enjoyable and I'm so glad I took it! Steph is a great teacher!
The class was really fun and well taught. It was so enjoyable and I'm so glad I took it! Steph is a great teacher!
This was a lot of fun! Steph was patient and funny, and was a great teacher. All the materials were included. Overall an awesome time!
This was a lot of fun! Steph was patient and funny, and was a great teacher. All the materials were included. Overall an awesome time!
The space used for this space was amazing. The teacher was patient and funny. Her kits were easy to use and understand. I would definitely take another one of her classes.
The space used for this space was amazing. The teacher was patient and funny. Her kits were easy to use and understand. I would definitely take another one of her classes.
I am now a cross-stitch addict thanks to Stephanie and her beginners class! The space was really nice and the perfect size for our class, the amount of time she gave us to learn and work was perfect, and I felt that the price of the class was well worth the value of learning a new skill AND having a piece to finish at home. I really, really enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a new, relaxing hobby!
I am now a cross-stitch addict thanks to Stephanie and her beginners class! The space was really nice and the perfect size for our class, the amount of time she gave us to learn and work was perfect, and I felt that the price of the class was well worth the value of learning a new skill AND having a piece to finish at home. I really, really enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a new, relaxing hobby!
Loved this class! Steph is funny and patient, and maintains a comfortable and fun atmosphere for everyone. I didn't realize how relaxing cross stitch would be. Would definitely recommend this class!
Loved this class! Steph is funny and patient, and maintains a comfortable and fun atmosphere for everyone. I didn't realize how relaxing cross stitch would be. Would definitely recommend this class!
Steph was such a fun & dynamic teacher! She put together great starter kits and broke down the sewing techniques very well. Would recommend!
Steph was such a fun & dynamic teacher! She put together great starter kits and broke down the sewing techniques very well. Would recommend!
Steph is knowledgeable and attentive. I loved her class!
Steph is knowledgeable and attentive. I loved her class!
So much fun!
So much fun!
The class was great, all of the materials were user-friendly and the environment was so pleasant to work in.
The class was great, all of the materials were user-friendly and the environment was so pleasant to work in.
Steph was a great teacher. She's encouraging and delightful to be around. The space the class is held in is comfortable and convenient.
Steph was a great teacher. She's encouraging and delightful to be around. The space the class is held in is comfortable and convenient.
Absolutely loved this class! Stephanie was a wonderful teacher, the space was nice, and she brought muffins for us! She made learning something new really fun and easy. I would highly recommend this class.
Absolutely loved this class! Stephanie was a wonderful teacher, the space was nice, and she brought muffins for us! She made learning something new really fun and easy. I would highly recommend this class.
Steph was an excellent teacher. I feel thoroughly prepared to get out there and continue cross stitching on my own! Class was extremely fun with a nice group of people chatting and drinking over cross stitch.
Steph was an excellent teacher. I feel thoroughly prepared to get out there and continue cross stitching on my own! Class was extremely fun with a nice group of people chatting and drinking over cross stitch.
Super fun! I finished my whole project in one day, and it's adorable!!! I finally understand how to read cross stitch patterns now, yay! Stephanie is a fantastic teacher.
Super fun! I finished my whole project in one day, and it's adorable!!! I finally understand how to read cross stitch patterns now, yay! Stephanie is a fantastic teacher.
Steph was very energetic and fun! We learned a lot in a short time and was absolutely worth this price- includes the thread, fabric, hoop, and pattern! Highly recommend!
Steph was very energetic and fun! We learned a lot in a short time and was absolutely worth this price- includes the thread, fabric, hoop, and pattern! Highly recommend!
This class was so much fun and Stephanie is a great teacher!
This class was so much fun and Stephanie is a great teacher!
I had a great time learning how to cross stich with Stephanie! She had great, fun patterns to choose from and broke the process down to ways that were easy to understand. It was also a great space for the class. I'm really happy with the 'I Can't Even' pattern that I was able to finish later that night and definitely plan on keeping up with this fun new hobby!
I had a great time learning how to cross stich with Stephanie! She had great, fun patterns to choose from and broke the process down to ways that were easy to understand. It was also a great space for the class. I'm really happy with the 'I Can't Even' pattern that I was able to finish later that night and definitely plan on keeping up with this fun new hobby!
This class was so fun! It was super relaxed, but I also learned a lot and left with a new skill. Steph provided all the necessary supplies (and cookies!) and created a really non-intimidating environment. Her love of cross stitch is infectious!
This class was so fun! It was super relaxed, but I also learned a lot and left with a new skill. Steph provided all the necessary supplies (and cookies!) and created a really non-intimidating environment. Her love of cross stitch is infectious!
Steph is a great teacher and fun to be around. If you're looking for an introduction to cross stitching, this is the perfect place to start. It was a non-intimidating, friendly atmosphere, supplies were included, and Steph really knows how to walk anyone through all the basics. I came on my own and had great time. But there were a few people who came as groups and also had a great time so this would be a fun thing to sign up for with a friend!
Steph is a great teacher and fun to be around. If you're looking for an introduction to cross stitching, this is the perfect place to start. It was a non-intimidating, friendly atmosphere, supplies were included, and Steph really knows how to walk anyone through all the basics. I came on my own and had great time. But there were a few people who came as groups and also had a great time so this would be a fun thing to sign up for with a friend!
Loved it! Steph was so fun, and made the class easy and enjoyable. It was great to be able to choose our projects, and now I really have the skills for a fun new hobby.
Thank you!
Loved it! Steph was so fun, and made the class easy and enjoyable. It was great to be able to choose our projects, and now I really have the skills for a fun new hobby.
Thank you!
Never cross-stitched and really loved it!!! It was my birthday and great thing to do with friends.
Never cross-stitched and really loved it!!! It was my birthday and great thing to do with friends.
I loved this class! Stephanie was a great teacher, very energetic, positive, and helpful. She was great about providing clear instructions and demonstrations so that even those who hadn't cross stitched before would have a finished product that they could be proud to display. And I love her designs!
I loved this class! Stephanie was a great teacher, very energetic, positive, and helpful. She was great about providing clear instructions and demonstrations so that even those who hadn't cross stitched before would have a finished product that they could be proud to display. And I love her designs!
Steph made class fun & non intimidating; great time!
Steph made class fun & non intimidating; great time!
I really enjoyed the class! Stephanie had a lot of energy and gave us everything we needed to feel comfortable finishing our projects successfully.
I really enjoyed the class! Stephanie had a lot of energy and gave us everything we needed to feel comfortable finishing our projects successfully.