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Read more about the article How to identify cross stitch threads if you don’t know the brand
thread plastic rings (source: DMC)

How to identify cross stitch threads if you don’t know the brand

If you've ever inherited a stash of cross stitch supplies you'll know that you're both super lucky, and super confused. You see, most people cast off those little thread top labels, meaning you no longer know if the threads you have are generic, or specialist. Being able to identify these threads, or a too-good-to-be-true online…

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Read more about the article How to Make Sure You Buy a Quality Cross Stitch Pattern
Octopus Tea Cross Stitch Pattern by LoLaLottaShop (Source: Etsy)

How to Make Sure You Buy a Quality Cross Stitch Pattern

With websites like Etsy, eBay and a whole host of other sites selling cross stitch patterns, you could be fooled into thinking all of these cross stitch patterns are going to great to stitch. But the frank, and sometimes disappointing truth is that some, even most, are bad patterns. Whilst that might not seem too…

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