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Read more about the article Thats NOT a cross stitch sampler!?!
The oldest surviving sampler. Jane Bostocke, England, 1598 (source: collections.vam.ac.uk)

Thats NOT a cross stitch sampler!?!

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,…

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Read more about the article Squid Cross Stitch Pattern Spotlight
Giant Squid vs Great White Shark Cross Stitch Pattern by Richearts (Source: Etsy)

Squid Cross Stitch Pattern Spotlight

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…

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Read more about the article Home Sweet Home Futurama Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan
Futurama Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan

Home Sweet Home Futurama Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan

Title: Home Sweet Home Futurama Cross Stitch Date Completed: October 2019 Design: Lord Libidan Count: 14 Canvas: White Colours: 3 Pop Culture: Futurama   Before I started cross stitching back in 2001, I knew of cross stitch. This was before the big cross stitch revolution in England, and I didn't have anyone I knew cross…

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