Welcome to our courses page!
Here you’ll find a growing collection of free courses designed to help you learn, practice, and connect with Palestinian embroidery. Whether you’re just starting your first stitches or looking to expand your skills, our courses will guide you step by step.
Start your Tatreez journey here!
This free beginner-friendly course introduces you to the basics of cross-stitch. You’ll learn how to choose the right fabric, prepare your thread, and master the fundamental stitches that are the foundation of Tatreez embroidery. By the end, you’ll be ready to stitch the Moon of Bethlehem motif as your first small Tatreez project!
Beginner's Tatreez Kit
Beginner's Tatreez Kit
Skip the guesswork. This all-in-one kit includes the exact threads, fabric, and tools you’ll need to complete your first Tatreez motif with confidence.
New Tatreez courses are in the works! Each one explores a unique technique to help you expand your skills!
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WASTE CANVAS
Learn how to stitch Tatreez motifs onto any fabric using waste canvas. This method opens up endless possibilities, from decorating clothing to adding Tatreez to home textiles.
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MACSTITCH TATREEZ DIGITIZING
Learn how to design your own Tatreez patterns using MacStitch or WinStitch. In this course, you’ll discover how to turn your ideas into clean charts and beautifully organized patterns you can stitch.
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TAHRIRI COUCHING STITCH
Discover the beauty of Tahriri, a couching stitch traditionally used most commonly in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. In this course, you’ll master this technique step-by-step and learn how to incorporate it seamlessly into your own Tatreez designs.
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MANAJIL JOINING STITCH
Explore the Manajil stitch, a joining method traditionally used to connect panels of Palestinian thobes. In this lesson, you’ll learn how this technique adds strength and elegance to embroidered garments.
