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Zweigart aida (Source: backstitch.co.uk)
We like epic cross stitch patterns here, and we've helped on how to tackle epic cross stitch projects, but one big thing is getting the aida. With epic cross stitch patterns covering meters and meters, finding someone that sells good quality aida, that is huge, can be a struggle. Until now... Simplify What You Need…
How to cross stitch animated gif illustration
Having been a cross stitcher for over a decade and a half, not much surprises me anymore however, I recently saw a poll on a facebook group that had me speechless. It turns out, that not only do people have a preference on which way to cross their stitches, but there is a massive 73%…
cross stitch grid lines in Easy Count Guideline by A satisfied spirit (source: asatisfiedspirit.com)
I saw a facebook poll recently. Its principle was sound; it was just asking where people start their cross stitch. But actually, this brings up an interesting point. Is there a best place to start your cross stitch from? Dead Center The dead center was the out and out winner in this poll, and for…
DMC 743 thread with labels marked
The vast majority of threads for embroidery come in skeins, or more accurately, 'pull-skeins'. However, not many people know that, as a result, people often ask me how to make sure they can get the thread out, without it knotting. Now, I know Christmas is a time when a lot of people gift and receive…