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gold cross stitch needles (source: ebay)
We love cross stitch needles here at Lord Libidan. In the past we've covered the suprising history of the cross stitch needle and how cross stitch needles are made in length, but a recent post about time to ditch your cross stitch needle led us into interesting territory; some cross stitch needles last longer than…
Giant Squid vs Great White Shark Cross Stitch Pattern by Richearts (Source: Etsy)
A few weeks back we talked about a killer tea cross stitch pattern that was featured on our how to make sure you buy a quality cross stitch pattern post. Today we show off the other pattern featured; squid. Giant Squid vs Great White Shark Cross Stitch Pattern by Richearts Giant squid might not be…
Clip-on magnifier by 123stitch
I recently won the best miniature cross stitch in the National Needlecraft Awards this year with my miniature traditional pirate samplers and as a result I won a fancy magnifying light. This was the first one I ever got, and whilst it gave me loads of ideas for miniature cross stitch, I didn't realize the…
Hoop Marks in Cross Stitch (Source: Handmade by Hannah)
Everyone knows that you shouldn't keep your cross stitch in a hoop... but it that actually true? Over the last 6 months, I've been testing out different cross stitch frames ad leaving aida in them for seriously long periods of time. Just to see, what happens. And the answer is actually a little complicated.…