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Collection of now closed Cross Stitch Forums (Left: cross-stitch-gold.com, Middle: cross-stitching.com, Right: crossstitchforum.com)
It’s not an understatement to say that online communities have changed cross stitch. From the early days of cross stitch forums to the more recent world of /r/crossstitch, and that’s not to mention the online communities like Etsy that have allowed cross stitchers to not only find niche designers, but become designers themselves. So, I’ve…
Selection Of DMC Variation Embroidery Threads From 1954
Cross stitch myths are common rules or beliefs that new stitchers hear, but that are often outdated, misunderstood, or simply untrue. Myths are always bound to happen, but cross stitch tends to have more than most. In an effort to dispel some of the worst offenders, I asked /r/crossstitch and a few cross stitch forums…
Petite Size 26 Tapestry Needle (left) and Standard Size 26 Tapestry Needle (right) in a hand (Source: catkinandlillie.com)
One of our most used cross stitch tools is our cross stitch needle table, telling people which needle to use with which count aida fabric. But one of the most often questioned things on the table is petite cross stitch needles. Confusion exists around what these needles are, and when the best time to use…
Kurama Temple in Snow Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan Large
Title: Kurama Temple in Snow Date Completed: December 2025 Design: Lord Libidan Count: 32 Canvas: Cream Colours: 14 Pop Culture: Japan I recently wrote about mini cross stitch designs, so its probably no surprise that I had a miniature cross stitch planned! This one actually came about when a reader mentioned my miniature…
