Cross stitching is more than just a hobby – it’s an amazing tool for improving your mental health! This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight the surprising benefits of cross stitching that you may or may not have known before. 1. Cross stitching is a mindfulness practice Cross stitching requires concentration and focus, …
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Cross-stitching is a calming and enjoyable activity that can be a source of extra income. There are a few strategies you may use to boost your sales and attract more clients if you’re just starting and want to sell your cross-stitch masterpieces. 1. Embrace social media Make use of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, …
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Cross stitch embroidery is having a major rise in popularity in the modern handicraft scene. Regardless of your age, creative ability or sewing skill, cross stitch is an easy-to-learn and satisfying needlework. The Advantages of Cross Stitching with Children Screen-free activity In this tech world, kids are engrossed in digital consumption. Sewing offers a little …
Embroidery is a meticulous yet elegant process, and scissors tend to follow suit. You may come across a wide range of styles such as vintage stainless steel, curved tapered blades, sharp pointy tip, bent handle curved, and many more. Each pair is designed specifically for the task at hand and they come in different sizes …
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I love Christmas gifts. I love giving them and I love receiving them. What better way to show how much you know a person than creating a handmade gift just for them? Since I cross stitch (and I’m usually almost broke by the time the season comes), I always go through gift ideas I can …
Do you have a family member or friend who loves cross stitching? Wondering what to get them this Christmas? Don’t worry, because you’ve come to the right place for gift ideas for an avid cross stitcher. Feel free to get any one of these… or more… or even all of them! Your loved one will …
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There are times when I wish I could cross stitch faster, especially when I have several great project ideas and am impatient to finish what I’m working on to start the next one. In order to overcome that problem, I had to think of things I could do to get some speed into my fingers. …
It is easy to get carried away when cross stitching. Just like reading a book and telling yourself one more page before sleep, you might look at the clock and realize you’ve been stitching continuously for several hours. When you’re ‘in the zone’, it may become difficult to cross stitch without injury. The problem with …
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 the side. When I finally needed to use it, it was impossible. It was so cardboard-like it wouldn’t even bend to go inside my hoop. And I did push hard. …
Congratulations. You just finished your project! Now before rushing to frame it or turn it into a pillow or whatever finishing idea you have in mind, you will have to wash your cross stitch. Why wash your cross stitch? No matter how much you cared for your fabric while working, your project will have some …