Bella Savoy

13 Cross Stitch Tips for Beginners: Things I Wish I Knew When I Started

Starting cross stitch is pretty simple once you get the basics down.

Sep 5 • Bella Savoy

How to Start Cross Stitching: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Stitches

Learning how to start cross stitching is easier than it looks.

Sep 5 • Bella Savoy

How to Read a Cross Stitch Pattern: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve never used a cross stitch pattern before, a chart can look a little confusing at first.

Sep 4 • Bella Savoy

August 2026

Cross Stitch Fabric for Beginners: Understanding Aida Count

If you’ve started looking at cross stitch fabric, you’ve probably noticed numbers like 14-count, 16-count, and 18-count Aida.

Aug 31 • Bella Savoy

Simple Cross Stitch Guide for Beginners

Have you been wanting to try cross stitch but aren’t quite sure where to begin?

Aug 15 • Bella Savoy

June 2026

Petal Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to add volume and texture with this petal stitch tutorial!

Jun 3 • Bella Savoy

French Knot Tutorial

This French knot tutorial will teach you how to create one of the most charming and versatile stitches in embroidery.

Jun 2 • Bella Savoy

How to Hoop Fabric

How to Hoop Fabric for Embroidery (Step-by-Step Beginner Guide)

Jun 1 • Bella Savoy

May 2026

Embroidery Floss for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

When you’re just starting out, embroidery floss can feel a little mysterious — so many colors, so many strands, and nobody tells you how it all works!

May 31 • Bella Savoy

May 2025

Make Stick and Stitch Embroidery Stickers in 4 Simple Steps

If you’ve ever wanted a simpler, cleaner way to transfer embroidery designs onto fabric, stick and stitch is the method that will change how you…

May 14, 2025 • Bella Savoy

5 Simple Ways to Transfer Embroidery Patterns to Fabric

There isn’t one right way to transfer embroidery patterns onto fabric.

May 14, 2025 • Bella Savoy

July 2024

Bullion Stitch Tutorial

This step-by-step bullion stitch tutorial will show you exactly how to stitch this beautiful, raised flower embroidery stitch, adding rich texture and…

Jul 8, 2024 • Bella Savoy