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The 25 Things Every Cross Stitcher Eventually Buys

I often get asked what cross stitch accessories a new stitcher should buy, and whilst I often supply them with a list, I also often give them a list of what not to get. Items that every cross stitcher eventually gains in their collection, but never really needs. Sure, some are useful. Others are a…

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Read more about the article The TikTok Trap: Why So Many New Stitchers Quit Over a Fabric Mix-Up
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The TikTok Trap: Why So Many New Stitchers Quit Over a Fabric Mix-Up

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…

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How Online Communities Changed Cross Stitch Forever

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…

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