Before starting to cross-stitch, you need to have the cross-stitch pattern to follow at hand. At first look, all these squares and symbols might feel
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My Cross Stitch Fabric is Too Stiff
A while ago, I purchased some cross stitch fabric which was way too stiff. Since I still had some leftover fabric, I left it on
Start your Own Cross-Stitch Online Store Website in 10 Minutes
Have you ever thought about a creating a website and launching your own cross-stitch online store? Did you know you can be set and ready
The Beginner Guide to Cross Stitch
Are you a cross-stitching newbie? Here’s the beginner guide to cross stitch, a compilation of everything you need to know to get started. Cross stitching
Counted versus Stamped Cross Stitch
While shopping for patterns, you may come across cross stitch kits described as counted versus stamped cross stitch for mainly kits. So what is really
Five Tips to Stitch Faster and Better
There are times when I wish I could cross-stitch faster, especially when I have several great project ideas and I’m really impatient to finish what
Interview with a Pattern Designer
How many times did you spend hours online looking for your next cross-stitching project’s pattern and never finding one that was good enough? How many
7 Fun Facts About the History of Cross-Stitching
Cross-stitching, like any other type of hobby, has its own evolution and progress throughout history. When you think of the history of cross-stitching, the image of young
Interview: Cross-Stitching, a Childhood Memory
When I first launched this website, my main goal was to help others learn about cross-stitching and how to do it. To a lot of people,
Washing your Cross-Stitch Project
Congratulations! You just finished your project! Now before rushing to frame it or turn it into a pillow or whichever finishing idea you have in