Cross Stitch: How NOT to Knot How to Start and End Your Thread. Most cross stitchers will agree that knotting your thread is not good form.On Aida cloth a knot will pull through, and on linen it will create...
Oh, Ebay is soooo much fun!! And very dangerous for sellers like me! I collect various Cross Stitch Kits, Samplers, and Books, and the easiest targets for us shopaholics is found in the Crafts section. I think...
Fabric Buying Guide I am writing this guide to hopefully sort out some of the confusion in regards to what type of fabrics we offer for stitching! All of our fabrics are proudly made in the USA.. Our hand...
You've got the pattern and the needles, the hoop and the threads. But what about fabric? Fabric is probably the most important choice you will make. First, there is color. Some colors are harder to work with...
Crewel is the use of yarns or floss on various types of regular fabric.The background is fabric, rather than stitching, as in needlepoint. Cross stitch may be stamped or counted on aida cloth or even weave....
So you want to cross stitch, or maybe you are thinking you might want to. It can be scary to take on a new project that you are unfamiliar with - but don't be afraid of that needle and blank piece of fabric!...
Many stitchers are confused by the vast amount of different cross stitch fabrics available today. What's the fiber content? What count does it come in? Is it easy to stitch on? Included in our guide are the...
Here are some cross stitch tips that will help you with your cross stitch projects.GETTING STARTED Always start stitching from the center of your fabric. To find the center on your fabric, fold the fabric in...
Tips for Stitching Computer Generated Cross Stitch Patterns: Computer generated cross stitch patterns usually include several pages of graphed symbols which can look confusing and daunting. Below are several...
What a great way of receiving cross stitch patterns on an email or a download! Saving on postage fees and the fact that you don't have to wait for days to receive a cross stitch chart by post is absolutely...