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It's either an all too common video you've seen, or an all too familiar story on Reddit, Facebook, or other cross stitch communities; the new stitcher, at their wits' end, asking for help on how on earth to remove aida from their stitching. You see, they've fallen for the TikTok Trap. To be fair, this…
It’s not an understatement to say that online communities have changed cross stitch. From the early days of cross stitch forums to the more recent world of /r/crossstitch, and that’s not to mention the online communities like Etsy that have allowed cross stitchers to not only find niche designers, but become designers themselves. So, I’ve…
You can walk into pretty much any craft shop today and you’ll find something to do with cross stitch. From kits and patterns to threads and notions, cross stitch has managed to become so intertwined with craft that it’s a byword for the cute craft astetic. And in no part as social media flown under…
For many cross stitchers, the name DMC is as familiar as the threads in their needle. Known worldwide for its high-quality embroidery floss15, particularly its Mouliné Stranded Cotton, the history of DMC has played a central role in shaping embroidery and textile craft for over two centuries1. From its origins in 18th-century France to its…