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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…
A few weeks ago we wrote about what makes a cross stitch sampler and in it, we featured some of our most loved samplers. However, we didn't speak about them. So I've decided to do another roundup post, this time of my favorite samplers, but instead of stitching with modern samplers, I thought I'd do…
Today, I want to talk about samplers, both in the general sense as well as cross stitch. I know your first thought might be "Its a sample, what's more to learn?" however samplers are a very interesting part of cross stitch history. One that whilst looking rather simple actually has complicated roots. Sampler [sam-pler,…
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…