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Read more about the article How To Hand Dye Aida (And Why You Should Try It)
Various Hand Dyed Aida Pieces (Source: Etsy)

How To Hand Dye Aida (And Why You Should Try It)

There are a lot of cross stitch fabrics out there, and there are a whole bunch of cross stitch fabric brands, however, the color selections are a little... lacking. You might want something with a bright color, you might want something a little more patterned, or just something fun, but you can't find any. Thankfully,…

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Read more about the article You should wash your aida BEFORE you use it
Water samples from colored aida. Left to right; Cream Aida, Black Aida, Navy Aida, Moss Green Aida, Christmas Red Aida, Red Aida

You should wash your aida BEFORE you use it

I'm a big believer in washing my cross stitch after I'm finished, and whilst I know there are people out there that don't wash their cross stitch, I recently started washing my aida before I cross stitch.   I know this initially sounds crazy, however there is a method to my madness, and washing your…

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Finished cross stitch mounted to canvas on display (Source: hannahhandmakes.com)

How To Mount Your Cross Stitch On Canvas

We've explored the blurred line between cross stitch as art or craft before, and wherever you stand on that issue, there is one thing that can elevate anyone's cross stitch; framing.   We're also no stranger to framing cross stitch either, we have a great guide on how to frame cross stitch. But this isn't…

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