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Central Limit Theorem cross stitch by Greg Snow (source: Google plus)
As a marketer, I've always wanted to stand out from the droves of CVs an employer gets. Eventually, I tried outputting cross stitch on there. I never looked back. Since it went on my CV I've had 200% more interviews; it comes up in every interview, and frankly, I think I owe my job to…
World War 2 sampler by imprisoned POW Major Alexis Casdagli (source: V and A website)
The history of cross stitch has been a staple of embroidery for nearly 3000 years, and in that time has gone through multiple dips and resurgences through the last two millennia. However a lot of confusion and misinformation still surrounds the potted history of cross stitch of this embroidery staple, so without further ado, we…
Fine Cell Work - A prisoner cross stitching in his cell (source: mrxstitch.com)
As every cross stitcher knows, that question is all too common amongst your friends, family, and colleagues, and I’ve never been able to answer in a simple, succinct way. I usually palm it off as a bit of a granny hobby (which is usually followed by a really weird look). I then try and palm…
CrossStitcher Magazine Cover Issue 317 (source: crossstitchermag.co.uk)
I've once again been featured in The Cross Stitcher magazine! And once again it was my transforming piece. Time for an improved piece maybe? I've now been published quite a few times. Check me out in: Fine Art Cross Stitch Kit Emoji Cross Stitch Kit Star Wars Cross Stitch Kit Star Trek Cross-Stitch: Explore…