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How To Make Cross Stitch Patterns

So you understand how to cross stitch, but now you want to make your own patterns? I'll start by saying; you rock! Making patterns is half the fun of cross stitch, so you're onto a good start. Depending on what you have in mind, there are a series of ways to make a cross stitch…

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How To Cross Stitch Like A Pro

The world of cross stitch can be someone daunting for the beginner, with a whole new dictionary of words and terms to learn (Aida, floating stitches, etc), but stitching is actually pretty simple. This how-to cross stitch guide will help you through your first project and beyond! What you need The first step in any…

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Central Limit Theorem cross stitch by Greg Snow (source: Google plus)

Why I always put cross stitch on my CV

As a marketer, I've always wanted to stand out from the droves of CVs an employer gets. Eventually, I tried outputting cross stitch on there. I never looked back. Since it went on my CV I've had 200% more interviews; it comes up in every interview, and frankly, I think I owe my job to…

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World War 2 sampler by imprisoned POW Major Alexis Casdagli (source: V and A website)

A Definative History of Cross Stitch

Cross-Stitch has been a staple of embroidery for nearly 2000 years, and in that time has gone through multiple dips and resurgences through the last two millennia. However, the story starts back in Egypt. You can view this post as an infographic by scrolling down! 500AD The first known embroidery In around 1860 a dig…

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