Amanda Fox

Amanda Fox is a self-taught embroidery artist and creator of Crewel Ghoul, a popular online embroidery tutorial hub. Her work has been fea­tured in Country Living and PopSugar, and she teaches embroidery to thousands of followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. She is the author of Embroidery For Dummies.

Articles & Books From Amanda Fox

Embroidery For Dummies
An easy way to learn the art of stitching decorative designs onto fabric Embroidery For Dummies teaches beginners of all ages and skill levels how to start creating unique and personalized designs. You’ll learn the fundamentals in an approachable way, with ideas for inspiration and a step-by-step path to get you started.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-09-2026
Interested in embroidery? Welcome! Embroidery is an amazing way to tap into your creativity, all while relaxing and unwinding. Here you’ll find handy embroidery advice (pun intended) to make your life much easier while you’re learning and stitching. By choosing the right needle size and implementing tips to make stitching simple and neat, you’ll be one step closer to stitching something you’ll be proud of.