# Faimyxstitch > Hand embroidery patterns, courses, and tutorials by Faimyxstitch. > Specializing in city skyline, landscape, and architectural embroidery patterns, beginner guides, and creative embroidery projects. ## About Faimyxstitch is an embroidery artist creating hand embroidery patterns inspired by city skylines, landscapes, and architecture around the world. The site offers PDF patterns for purchase, online video courses, YouTube tutorials, and in-depth articles with embroidery tips for beginners and experienced stitchers. ## Key Pages - [Shop — Hand Embroidery Patterns](https://shop.faimyxstitch.com): Browse and buy PDF embroidery patterns - [City Patterns Map](https://faimyxstitch.com/map): Interactive map of 149+ city skyline embroidery patterns worldwide - [Posts & Tutorials](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts): Articles about hand embroidery techniques, supplies, and projects - [Online Courses](https://faimyxstitch.thinkific.com): Video courses on embroidery stitches and city pattern design - [About](https://faimyxstitch.com/about): About the artist and the brand - [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CEohUVIX5eDDgxvBcSs2g): Free video tutorials on hand embroidery ## Blog Posts ### Beginner Guides - [How to Start Doing Embroidery](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/how-to-start-embroidery): Complete beginner's guide to getting started with hand embroidery - [Supplies for Hand Embroidery](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/supplies-for-hand-embroidery): Essential materials and tools you need for hand embroidery - [Types of Needles for Hand Embroidery](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/needles-faq): Guide to embroidery, tapestry, chenille, and milliner needles — sizes, uses, care, and storage - [Free Hand Embroidery Patterns](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/free-patterns): Collection of free patterns to practice and learn embroidery - [How PDF Pattern for Hand Embroidery Works](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/pdf-pattern): What is included in PDF embroidery patterns and how to use them ### Projects & Tutorials - [Cactus Pin Cushion with Emery Sand](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/cactus-pincushion): Step-by-step tutorial for making a pin cushion filled with thread scraps and emery sand - [How to Store Needles — Felt Needle Book](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/needle-book): Tutorial for making a felt needle book to organize all your embroidery needles ### Stitch-Along Series - [Sveti Stefan Stitch Along — Part 1](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/sveti-stefan-stitch-along-part1): First part of the Sveti Stefan city embroidery stitch-along - [Sveti Stefan Stitch Along — Part 2](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/sveti-stefan-stitch-along-part2): Second part of the Sveti Stefan city embroidery stitch-along - [Sveti Stefan Stitch Along — Part 3](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/sveti-stefan-stitch-along-part3): Third part of the Sveti Stefan city embroidery stitch-along ### Other - [Why I Sell My Art on Etsy](https://faimyxstitch.com/posts/why-i-sell-my-art-on-etsy): Reflections on selling hand embroidery patterns through Etsy ## Products & Services - **PDF Embroidery Patterns**: Downloadable patterns with transfer images, color tables, stitch directions, and beginner guides. Available at [shop.faimyxstitch.com](https://shop.faimyxstitch.com) and [Etsy](https://faimyxstitch.etsy.com) - **Custom Embroidery Patterns**: Request a custom city or design pattern - **Custom Embroidery**: Commission a finished embroidery piece - **Online Courses**: Structured video courses on embroidery techniques via [Thinkific](https://faimyxstitch.thinkific.com) and [Domestika](https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/1395-upcycling-with-embroidery/faimyxstitch) - **Patreon Community**: Monthly patterns and community access at [patreon.com/faimyxstitch](https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=12771447)