A Stream Is Singing Under The Youthful Grass, 2020 by Jordan Nassar (Source: jamescohan.com)

The Cross Stitch Artists Championing Our Craft

A few months back I was part of an interview with Mr X Stitch and we spoke briefly about cross stitch and how it's classified by people. Now, the discussion is still out on whether cross stitch is art or craft however today we wanted to look at those artists out there that are pushing…

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Deck The Halls Cross Stitch by Caterpillar Cross Stitch Wall Hanging (Source: Caterpillar Cross Stitch)

Framing Cross Stitch With Francy Frames…

So you've finished your cross stitch; great. However, depending on who you are, the next bit might fill you with joy, or fill you with dread. Do you frame it?   This is a question we ask ourselves every time we finish a cross stitch, and depending on your opinions of framing cross stitch, the…

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Cherry Blossom Cross Ctitch by Peakcock & Fig (source: peacockandfig.com)

Let’s Talk About… French Knots

I've avoided speaking about French Knots for years. If people ask I simply say people aren't bothered; it's either something you want to do or something you want to avoid. But that's not actually correct. In reality; I just suck at them! I was recently doing a lesson, trying to get kids into cross stitch,…

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