Blackwork Teacup (Source: Royal School Of Embroidery)

Next Year In Cross Stitch – 2020

Every year, I write a post about what I think will happen in the world of cross stitch for the coming year. Last years next year in cross stitch 2019 went over the previous year's thoughts, and honestly, I was pretty spot on. However this year has been an interesting one for cross stitch, so…

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cross stitch grid lines in Easy Count Guideline by A satisfied spirit (source: asatisfiedspirit.com)

Where should you start your cross stitch?

I saw a facebook poll recently. Its principle was sound; it was just asking where people start their cross stitch. But actually, this brings up an interesting point. Is there a best place to start your cross stitch from? Dead Center The dead center was the out and out winner in this poll, and for…

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