Not everyone has all the DMC colors, and whilst I would suggest everyone joins the journey to owning all threads, sometimes it just isn't viable. But how exactly would you go about replacing threads if you need to? Why Replace Colors? I guess we should start by discussing the possible reasons we might need replacement…
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 8: The Munchies, and has been adapted. I don’t know many people that don’t love food. You might be the type to crave a Thai, to devour a roast, or even to suck a boiled sweet. I have no doubt that reading this mag you’re already…
If you choose to wash your cross stitch there is a need to dry it. This drying gives you a chance to block out your cross stitch (or pinning as its sometimes called) and ensures no stretching, warping, or folds can be seen in your finished project. But it also sucks. You have to get…
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 9: Orient, and has been adapted. When I first heard about this issue’s theme, I was giddy with joy. I love all kinds of Asian embroidery, and with a wealth of stories from Asia, such as the origin of the rumor that the back of your…