Thinking of ways you can spice up your cross stitch? If you’ve been stitching for a while, you may have noticed the most common background online is white Aida fabric 14 count stitched with two strands of cotton floss. Like everything else, new techniques and material pop up to turn cross stitch into something more …
There’s nothing worse than ruining your cross stitch fabric halfway through your project. A lot of things can happen, from an unfortunate coffee spill to blood droplets from an accidental needle prick. I once burned my hand and ended up getting burn cream all over my fabric without noticing. Here are a few tips about …
Are you a pattern designer? A cross-stitcher? Are you knowledgeable in online crafts and everything handmade? It’s possible to profit from your skills. Etsy is a marketplace focusing on handmade and vintage items. In this article, we’ll go through the steps to building your own Etsy shop. Step 1: Open an Etsy account 1: Visit …
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When I first started cross stitching, I ended up throwing my first project away. I had no idea what I was doing and didn’t have good internet to find help online. While at a toy store, I spotted a kit with two cute kittens on the cover. I had done some canvas work when I …
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When I first launched this website, my goal was to help others learn about cross stitching and how to do it. To a lot of people, cross stitching is only childhood memories of nanna or older women in the community sitting and sewing. Now it’s becoming popular again, it’s the perfect time to share not …
Before starting your first project, there are a few essential cross stitch supplies you will need. If you purchased a cross stitching kit, most of the items will be provided. Otherwise, here’s a full list of cross stitch supplies to have on hand. They are all very easy to find at a craft store or …
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Airplane security has been high for years and deciding what goes in your checked-in luggage, in your carry-on, or in your handbag is sometimes confusing. But what about our favorite hobby? Is it possible to cross stitch on an airplane? According to the TSA The official answer from the TSA is that yes, you can …
Cross stitching magazines are still of value in the life of a cross stitcher. They offer patterns, tutorials, advice and plenty of tips and tricks and finishing ideas! Even though you can still buy them at your local craft stores or bookstore, a lot of these magazines have an online format in addition to their …
If you enjoy cross stitch and have more finished pieces than you need, try selling them. They make great gifts. Note: If you used someone else’s pattern, make sure you are not violating any copyright. Patterns usually have a notice with them that tells you what you can and can’t do with the design. You …
Cross stitching has a long history. Many, many people navigated uneven stitches and sore fingers to get better at their craft. Here are 7 fun facts about cross stitching that may surprise you. 1. Traces of cross stitch have been found on cloth fragments dating all the way back to the 6th century Not only …
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