Education

The EGA national organization has an incredible library of online classes, self-study opportunities and lectures. Click here to check them out.

Of course, youtube is a favorite of ours as well. Mary Corbet is a good start, http://needlenthread.com as are others.

FRENCH KNOT

Mary Corbet demonstrates how to create a French knot which is useful as an accent, filling an area for added texture or just for fun!

USING A LAYING TOOL

I've observed many members using a laying tool to ensure that the floss lies nice and flat against the fabric for a smooth finish. The floss strands will not intertwine causing bumpy or uneven thread surfaces. Use of a laying tool requires putting your embroidery in a frame so your non-dominant hand is free to hold the tool.

CROSS STITCH

Mr. X Stitch gives a wonderful introduction to cross stitching. He includes a number of great tips: how to get started (without the use of a knot), how to anchor the thread, and how to end the thread.

HARDANGER

Beverly Wise does a nice job of showing beginning hardanger, kloster block.