Thread Painting Embroidery For Beginners [Leaf Tutorial]

Learn the basics of thread painting in this video. The concept is actually pretty simple for this style of embroidery: it mostly uses the long and short stitch! In this tutorial, I'l show you how to do it and I'll also walk you through how to embroider a leaf.
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[@godslittlestidiot2984]

thank you for such a clear explanation. i have a learning disability and you have been one of the only people that actually explains things in a way that makes sense. i really appreciated this tutorial, because threadpainting is not something i'm as good at yet.

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for the kind feedback! 😄

[@lynnrose8957]

Thank you very much

[@zainylainy1]

I’m so glad I found you!

[@carolbenavidez2228]

Thank you so much for explaining your thought process!! Makes such a difference in understanding what to do and why so we can transfer those skills to our own work.

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome! Its always been helpful when I’m learning things so I’m really glad it helped you too! 😃

[@grandma1949dec]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned a lot from it!! I will look up your other ones too!!

[@leisongivangomo4478]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@suekeller8975]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. You did a fantastic job. I can't wait to try out the pattern with the butterflies!

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you found it helpful, happy stitching ☺️

[@patquiltb77]

This was an awesome video💝🦋Thank you so much. You are an artist and a teacher.

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you so much!

[@angelica7543]

This was very educational and a great video. Thank you for making and sharing this!😊

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-vn8pt4ee6w]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you! And no problem :)

[@Michelle6998832]

Great and detailed tutorial ❤️ Thank you, my darling! 🎉 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks!

[@dfalco2138]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks for a great video!

[@crewelghoul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

Very inspirational! Love it.

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you!!

[@jacquiebigart2748]

Very well explanation. Tips and your video is so helpful. Thank you❤

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks so much! Glad I can help!

[@viktorijaprusinskiene8784]

Can I do a back stitch for the outlining the detail? Or should it be back slip stitch? Thank you! Your video is super helpful ❤

[@makiroll7288]

I really appreciate this video cuz im working on my fourth embroidery right now and its for a gift. Therefore, I wanted to try to make it look more refined. So far im doing this correctly but your tips are very helpful and I appreciate the way you explain/ show it as well. Doesnt help that its a portrait of a dog so im trying to imitate hair and trying to lay the stiches in the way the hair lays.

[@crewelghoul]

So glad you found it helpful! If you’re ever interested in even more in depth tutorials for pet portraits I do have a ton of videos showing how on my Patreon.

[@fakecandyheart]

hi Amanda! I am also an Amanda!

[@crewelghoul]

Hey there!! 👋

[@AlwaysGratefulGracey]

Pls make a video on how to transfer patterns.

[@gaiaspirit5313]

Do you sell your work, is there an interest in the market for this craft, I needle felt, so I would like to know before I start buying material if there is money to be made, thank you for your tutorial, it really creates an interest in learning this for me.

[@ozgunperincek7004]

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[@victoriagordon5183]

Thank you, very informative! I am wondering where you got the threaded large card or did you do it yourself? It would be so helpful!

[@crewelghoul]

It’s a DMC thread card! You can get them usually in DMCs website or Amazon :)

[@misschrystalle905]

Hello! Thank you for the clear explanation of how to thread paint. May I ask how do you attach the water soluble layer to the top part of your cotton/linen fabric? Do you stretch it overtop of the hoop or underneath or do you sew it down?

[@crewelghoul]

I just sandwich the stabilizer and the fabric together in the hoop! You’ll just want a sheet big enough to fit over the entire hoop ☺️

[@ljbj4]

wonderful! i’ve a question, i’m new to embroidery/needlework and wondered why one stitches in such a way that requires more hands movement; in other words, push needle down into the fabric and then pull it down verses pushing the needle up and down and then pull thread through the fabric? it seems slower and requires more movement. i hope my question is clear?

[@crewelghoul]

I think I know what you mean! I think you're referring to stabbing vs sewing. It's mostly preference whether you pull the needle and thread all the way through the fabric and then go back up or if you stab or grab the fabric! There may be some embroidery stitches that you find easier to do one way over the other after you practice and find your favorite way!

[@ljbj4]

@@crewelghoul ok thank you! i wasn’t sure how to ask 😳 i’ve subscribed as I want to learn more 🤓 thanks so much!

[@AlwaysGratefulGracey]

For the fabric, would canvas fabric work? About 280gsm?

[@crewelghoul]

Yes I believe that would work!

[@lauradols8741]

I have to say, you have the most beautiful hair and skin.

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you! 😃

[@nishasree3288]

Hiiii

[@MM-yu7yq]

What type of fabric is best for this type of work.

[@crewelghoul]

I like to use linen or cotton fabric

[@jess49497]

I loved your video. Greetings from Mexico City. New subscriber. congratulations on your channel.

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks so much!