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3D donut cross stitch by NickelAndGraceStudio (source: Etsy)
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 10: Mixtape 2, and has been adapted. For me, cross stitch projects have always gone the same way. You pick a pattern (or make your own), you get all your threads arranged, buy the fabric, cut it to size, put it in a frame, and start.…
Collectors tin for the new 2018 DMC color threads (source: sewandso.com)
Every year we give our estimates on the next year in cross stitch, and whilst our 2020 and 2021 guesses were right no the money (baring a virus keeping us at home), we're really starting to see the impact of people sat at home under various lockdowns and next year looks to be a very…
Namaste cross stitch pattern by MariBoriEmbroidery (Source: Etsy)
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 10: Namaste, and has been adapted. A Namaskar is a greeting. You put your hands together, bow your head slightly and say ‘namaste’. It’s mostly a sign of respect and has no real translation into actual words. People have tried, in fact, many have, but they…
DMC Linen Thread Pack Contents (Source: Ebay)
Back in 2017 we were the first people to talk about the "new" DMC threads (although that was 5 years ago now), in fact we were 3 days ahead of the official announcement! It's not that surprising then that we've also spoken about the DMC Etoile threads before launch, and the Diamant threads too. But…