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Cross Stitch Instructions

What's In The Kit & How To Prepare If this is a kit, it will contain aida fabric, needle, threads, and the pattern. You will also need a small pair of scissors. If it is a kit, use the aida fabric supplied, if not, you can use any size aida, however, 14 count is the…

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Read more about the article Stitck it to the man: Heavy Metal Cross Stitch
Skulls Cross Stitch by Kate Blandford (source: kateblandford.com)

Stitck it to the man: Heavy Metal Cross Stitch

Not quite your metallic threads, there are sections of the cross stitch world that like nothing other than heavy metal. I know I'm a massive fan, often politely listening to Maiden whilst sat at my desk in my suit; sticking it to the man. Well, these heavy metal cross stitches do exactly that too! First…

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Yarn Tree Cross Stitch Calculator (source: yarntree.com)

Free Cross Stitch Dimensions Calculator

Have you tried our ace new cross stitch calculator? Pattern Size:  Pattern Size:  Fabric Count:  Each stitch covers?  Extra fabric for border?  Extra fabric for framing?   stitches wide by  stitches high  stitches per inch 1 (Aida) 2 (Linen) 3 4 Yes No Yes, medium frame Yes, large frame No Stitched area will be:  Stitched area…

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