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Right now you probably have a quizzical look on your face, after all, you know what plastic canvas looks like, how can there be different types? Well, actually there are three different types, used for three different purposes, and most of the time, people use the wrong one. I stitch a lot of things in…
In our deep dive into threads, we've covered two points, how DMC threads are made and why some DMC threads were discontinued. The reason we've covered those two points first, is the answer to this week's query; what are those dots and marks after thread numbers? You may have noticed when picking colors, or…
I've heard a shocking amount of people talk about the backs of the cross stitch, including some of my stitching friends. And honestly; no one cares. At all. Here's the thing; the back of your cross stitch CAN be neat, but sometimes it just CAN'T. The reason is all about the pattern. Let's explain…
Gridding isn't often talked about in cross stitch, its often seen as an 'if you want to' kind of task, however, gridding is actually one of the best things you can do. Simply put, counted cross stitch requires (you guessed it) counting. The time you take to count can not only be massive, but you…