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Various Hand Dyed Aida Pieces (Source: Etsy)
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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There are frankly, hundreds of courses online, and with many aimed at cross stitchers, both beginner and advanced, I often get asked a fairly simple question: "Are they worth it?" The question might be simple, but the answer isn't. In short; it depends on what type of course is being offered. We tried out…
Water samples from colored aida. Left to right; Cream Aida, Black Aida, Navy Aida, Moss Green Aida, Christmas Red Aida, Red Aida
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…
Finished cross stitch mounted to canvas on display (Source: hannahhandmakes.com)
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…