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Hummingbird Needle Threader (Source: emmalinebags.com)
We've been focusing on cross stitch tools a lot lately, however, there's one in particular that I personally don't use; the needle threader. The reason I don't use them? They break. A lot. This is actually an accepted reason to shun needle threaders, even though they're helpful, and the first thing that came to your…
Self framed cross stitch (source: plasticlittlecovers.com)
We know that a lot of people take up new hobbies around the new year, so we thought we'd give a rundown on what you need to start cross stitching. Whilst most cross stitchers probably know what's needed, there are some things that can totally change your hobby that you only learn years after starting;…
Technology and cross stitch by Wei Chieh Shih (source: shihweichieh.com)
Over the last 10 years of cross stitch blogging I've seen a lot happen to the craft, and for the last few years I've created posts based on what I think is going to happen in 2017 and (with a little help from my cross stitchy friends) 2018. I'm normally pretty correct, so without further…
Earth and Moon sphere cross stitches by robinsdesign (source: Etsy)
I simply love any 3D cross stitch, that really shouldn't be a surprise to any of you that know my own stitches. After all, a lot of people reading this know about me thanks to my 3D transforming cross stitch, but I know that not a lot of people known 3D cross stitch in the…