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Hoop Marks in Cross Stitch (Source: Handmade by Hannah)
Everyone knows that you shouldn't keep your cross stitch in a hoop... but it that actually true? Over the last 6 months, I've been testing out different cross stitch frames ad leaving aida in them for seriously long periods of time. Just to see, what happens. And the answer is actually a little complicated.…
DMC Magnetic Needle Case (Source: Etsy)
It's probably no surprise to regular readers, but I'm a fan of needle minders. I've spoken about the weird world of needle minders before, but there's something you might not know: I don't put needle minders on my work. OK, OK, I love them, and I use them, but I keep it next to me…
Brown Spots on Cross Stitch
When it comes to washing cross stitch you're either in the "always wash it" camp, or the "do I really NEED to wash it?" camp. Today, we're going to try and answer that question, and see if washing cross stitch is a requirement or just a good idea. The case for NEVER washing it Washing…
Image shared under Creative Commons License! (source: wikipedia)
With sites like Etsy pumping out cross stitch patterns by the thousands, finding a quality cross stitch pattern can be hard. We helpfully went over a few tips for making sure you get a good pattern, however one of those points was about copyright. Copyright in cross stitch is a massive issue, and if you…