Counted cross stitch might be the simplest form of embroidery because all it needs is for you to know how to read a pattern, count a fabric, thread a needle and make a cross. The biggest question is “Do you...
There are hundreds of listings of completed cross stitch designs on Ebay. Trying to decide which one is right for you can be easier if you take a minute to consider the following tips: 1. Personal taste. If...
Right now, there are hundreds of pre-sale and pre-order completed cross stitch listings on Ebay which are mostly found at the store listings but some are also at the regular auction listings. Considering that...
The best thing to do is to ask the seller if they have a picture of the back of their item - especially if it is an expensive piece because they only increase in value according to the quality of the...
I came across eBay seller orange_tictac, and I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and closeness of the pictures in the seller's listings. I'm nearly 60, and with bifocals, some sellers' pictures leave a...
Learning the basic cross-stitch is very simple. Just choose a beginner kit and the instructioins will be easy to follow, but they don't tell the whole story. Here are some tricks I learned along the way: 1....