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Google searches for cross stitch and embroidery over the last 10 years (source: Google Trends)

Is Cross Stitch Dead?

A horrific thought, I know; but with many cross stitch forums suffering with low engagement, and the size of haberdasheries getting smaller in all the major stores, is it time to face facts and ask is cross stitch dead? The stats I know, a graph straight away! How mean of me. But its the best…

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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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