I'm a big believer in washing my cross stitch after I'm finished, and whilst I know there are people out there that don't wash their cross stitch, I recently started washing my aida before I cross stitch. I know this initially sounds crazy, however there is a method to my madness, and washing your…
We've explored the blurred line between cross stitch as art or craft before, and wherever you stand on that issue, there is one thing that can elevate anyone's cross stitch; framing. We're also no stranger to framing cross stitch either, we have a great guide on how to frame cross stitch. But this isn't…
A few months ago we looked into how cross stitch could be bad for your health and featured a few ways to help you keep healthy while stitching. This went down well, however, there was one area people wanted to know more about; their back. When sitting and stitching there tends to be two…
Title: Okumiya Omamori Cross Stitch Date Completed: September 2020 Design: Lord Libidan Count: 14 Canvas: White Colors: 11 Pop Culture: Japan In Japan, religion is everywhere. It may not have as many followers as it used to, but Shinto and Buddhist shrines dot the country at a shocking intensity. At each shrine, you can…