Tips, tricks, guides, reviews, round ups, free cross stitch patterns, news and more from the Lord Libidan team.

Read more about the article Cross Stitch Project Organization Guide
Cross Stitch Project Bag by BloomTopia (Source: fatquartershop.com)

Cross Stitch Project Organization Guide

We're big fans of organization, and in the past we've covered everything from organizing fabric to needles, but this post will be slightly different. You see, whilst most of us only stitch one project at a time, that doesn't mean we only have one project started. Today, we look at how to cope with multiple…

  • Reading time:6 mins read
Continue ReadingCross Stitch Project Organization Guide
Read more about the article Finger Gloves For Cross Stitch?
Textured finger gloves (Source: banggood)

Finger Gloves For Cross Stitch?

When it comes to reviewing cross stitch tools, normally it's something made specifically for the industry. Sometimes we might happen to cross into the realms of needlecraft in general, but its rare for a tool to cross into the medical sphere. That was until I happened upon curved tipped scissors, which are my goto tool…

  • Reading time:3 mins read
Continue ReadingFinger Gloves For Cross Stitch?
Read more about the article How many strands of thread should you use?
Cross stitches with different amounts of strands of threads on 18 count aida, 14 count aida, 11 count aida and 9 count aida (Source: better-cross-stitch-patterns.com)

How many strands of thread should you use?

I get asked how many stands of thread you should use in cross stitch a lot. Whilst most patterns do have a guide, depending on the fabric you use, if you stitch over 1 or 2, the overall look you want, and the amount of strands you use can vary.   Fabric Strands (Light Fabric)…

  • Reading time:4 mins read
Continue ReadingHow many strands of thread should you use?