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Undyed Silk Threads (Source: beautifulsilks.com)
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 9: Orient, and has been adapted. When I first heard about this issue’s theme, I was giddy with joy. I love all kinds of Asian embroidery, and with a wealth of stories from Asia, such as the origin of the rumor that the back of your…
Anchor Embroidery Thread on spools (Source: Milled.com)
Recently the cross stitch world has been awash with opinions on Anchor Floss’ choice to move to spools in big box stores in North America, and away from the traditional skein. I’ve stayed away from talking about these in the past, as firstly, its North America only for now, and Anchor threads aren’t popular across…
Star Trek Sampler Cross Stitch by samapictures (source: samapictures.com)
Your next project should be a cross stitch sampler. Not only do I think that, but I'm 100% convinced that if you do, you'll not only improve your cross stitch game but also find it fun and rewarding in a way no other cross stitch project can. Today, I hope to convince you to try…
How to cross stitch animated gif illustration
People often ask me if you can stitch without a hoop. It's a question that comes up a lot on cross stitch forums and social groups all over the place, however, no one ever seems to ask why. This at first seems like an obvious question, but many of you reading this instantly answered…