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January 24, 2019January 12, 2020 crossstitchacademy

How to Read a Cross-Stitch Pattern

Cross-Stitch Basics
How to Read a Cross-Stitch Pattern

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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March 14, 2018December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

The Beginner Guide to Cross Stitch

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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

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January 27, 2018December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

Counted versus Stamped Cross Stitch

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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

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December 21, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

Washing your Cross-Stitch Project

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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

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December 14, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

How to Do a Three-Quarter Stitch

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How to Do a Three-Quarter Stitch

Did you come across a three-quarter stitch in your pattern? If you know how to do a half-stitch and a quarter stitch, then you will

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December 9, 2016December 21, 2020 crossstitchacademy

How to Do a Quarter Stitch

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How to Do a Quarter Stitch

Like we saw earlier, there are different types of stitches. In this article, we’ll be looking at one in particular that may appear to be

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November 29, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

How to Use an Embroidery Hoop

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How to Use an Embroidery Hoop

It is no secret that I love using an embroidery hoop when cross-stitching. Even though some people prefer not using it or using other tools,

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November 26, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

Preparing the Fabric Before Stitching

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Preparing the Fabric Before Stitching

You have your pattern at hand and all the right threads are ready. All you have to do now is start stitching. Wrong! You have to

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November 24, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

The Different Types of Stitches in Cross-Stitching

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The Different Types of Stitches in Cross-Stitching

Not all stitches are created equal. Well, what I wanted to say is that in cross-stitching, there are different types of stitches. Each stitch serves

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November 23, 2016December 4, 2018 crossstitchacademy

Cross-Stitch 101: The Basics

Cross-Stitch Basics
Cross-Stitch 101: The Basics

If you’ve ever looked at a finished cross-stitch project, you may be amazed at the amount of details. From the different colors and stitches type

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