Tutorials

How stitching cards are made

This takes you through the card making process step by step.

Choosing thread and needles for embroidery on paper

Things to keep in mind when choosing a thread for prick and stitch card embroidery.

Stitches for prick and stitch cards

Some stitches used to embroider greetings cards

Seed beads and bugle beads

Information about the beads used on the patterns.

Tips and tools for prick and stitch cards

A few things I have found useful when stitching cards.

How to install a font on your computer

Step-by-step demo on adding a font to your computer.

How to add prick and stitch words

Use a Stitching Cards TrueType font to add your own choice of greetings.

Curve stitching calendar project for 7 to 10 year olds

This simple project was originally created for a class of 8 and 9 year olds.

From string art to stitching cards: a brief history

The string art pictures of the 1970s probably inspired embroidery on greetings cards.

Bookmark tips

Information on bookmark card sizes and protective sleeves.

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