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DMC bobbins labeled with stickers (Source: DMC)
We're big fans of collecting threads here, and on our journey to ever DMC thread we've had to work out a few things, like making an inventory spreadsheet for tracking threads and looking at the best way to store threads. But one thing has always bugged us, regardless of what way you store your threads;…
kreinik glow in the dark threads (source: kreinik.com)
When it comes to annoying threads, metallics take the first spot. They plain suck, well, before we put together a list of how to make cross stitching with metallic threads easy that is. However there is one thread type that's a close second, and whilst it doesn't get as much focus, it has its own…
Various Hand Dyed Aida Pieces (Source: Etsy)
There are a lot of cross stitch fabrics out there, and there are a whole bunch of cross stitch fabric brands, however, the color selections are a little... lacking. You might want something with a bright color, you might want something a little more patterned, or just something fun, but you can't find any. Thankfully,…
How to cross stitch animated gif illustration
There are frankly, hundreds of courses online, and with many aimed at cross stitchers, both beginner and advanced, I often get asked a fairly simple question: "Are they worth it?" The question might be simple, but the answer isn't. In short; it depends on what type of course is being offered. We tried out…