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Blackwork Teacup (Source: Royal School Of Embroidery)
Every year, I write a post about what I think will happen in the world of cross stitch for the coming year. Last years next year in cross stitch 2019 went over the previous year's thoughts, and honestly, I was pretty spot on. However this year has been an interesting one for cross stitch, so…
cross stitch grid lines in Easy Count Guideline by A satisfied spirit (source: asatisfiedspirit.com)
I saw a facebook poll recently. Its principle was sound; it was just asking where people start their cross stitch. But actually, this brings up an interesting point. Is there a best place to start your cross stitch from? Dead Center The dead center was the out and out winner in this poll, and for…
Ethan Jones first cross stitch for his friend Alex, proving that guys cross stitch too.
I'm a big believer in sticking with a project and seeing it through, but I, like every cross stitcher, have asked the question "should I just give up?" before. And you know what, sometimes giving up is the best thing to do. Sticking with a project you're just not in love with can drain on…
DMC 743 thread with labels marked
The vast majority of threads for embroidery come in skeins, or more accurately, 'pull-skeins'. However, not many people know that, as a result, people often ask me how to make sure they can get the thread out, without it knotting. Now, I know Christmas is a time when a lot of people gift and receive…