I will fully and openly admit to being the sort of cross stitcher who starts her threads with a knot. I don’t usually care what the back of my work looks like, and I don’t need to it be perfectly Read More ...
Tips to Prepare Your Cross Stitch Fabric
I am going to be really honest here and tell you that I’ve never really done anything to prepare my cross stitch fabric before I start stitching (unless it’s a big project and I need a grid, but I Read More ...
A Possible Cross Stitch Project to Try
Sometimes when I’m looking for things to write about I’ll type something vague into Pinterest (like, say “cross stitch”) and just see what comes up. Sometimes it will be patterns, sometimes educational posts, but there’s usually something interesting that gives Read More ...
Fourth of July Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s the time of year when American crafters pull out their red, white and blue supplies and make all the things for the Fourth of July. With all the patriotic holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can stitch Read More ...
Cross Stitch Borders and How to Use Them
I love a good cross stitch border. They’re just the thing to make a simple project look a little more finished or to add a bit more color to a project.
You can add a border to just about any Read More ...
Make a Cross Stitch Corner Bookmark
I have a lot of bookmarks. I need a lot of bookmarks. I will probably never so no to a new bookmark. I love stores that put bookmarks in their books, but I also buy bookmarks from time to time Read More ...
How to Railroad Your Cross Stitch
“Railroad” doesn’t really sound like a term that should have anything to do with cross stitch, but it is a useful technique if you want to give your work a really crisp, uniform look.
Railroading, a stitching technique that aligns Read More ...
Should You Fix that Mistake in Your Cross Stitch?
I recently shared a review of the book Lit Stitch, and in the lengthy introductory materials, there were a few paragraphs — enough to warrant their own heading — about how, or more accurately, whether, to fix mistakes in Read More ...
Flower Bouquet Cross Stitch Patterns
I am so ready for flowers out in the world, but there’s not much blooming where I live yet other than daffodils. Scrolling through cross stitch patterns I began to see a lot of floral patterns where the flowers were Read More ...
Religious Easter Cross Stitch Patterns
While there are lots of cute spring-related, Easter-themed cross stitch patterns out there, Easter is first and foremost a religious holiday, so here are a few cross stitch patterns to stitch for those who want more of a religious focus. Read More ...