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DMC Embroidery Floss Color Card (Source: stitchedmodern.com)

Why You Need a DMC Color Card

When it comes to threads, we all want that elusive full set of DMC threads, but for those us who aren't so lucky, there is another thing you might want; a DMC color card. In fact, those who have all the threads often have one anyway, and they're so useful! But why exactly? What Type…

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National Needlecraft Awards 2019 won by Lord Libidan

Cross Stitch Recognition

Recognition in cross stitch is a hard topic to talk about. For many, recognition is something that rarely comes, for others, it seems like they're drowning in compliments and for others, it's still seen as a little bit taboo. When I first started my cross stitch journey, cross stitch for men simply wasn't a thing,…

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Bioshock Infinite Bird Cage Key Cross Stitch By Lord Libidan

Bioshock Bird or Cage Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan

Title: Bioshock Bird or Cage Thaumatrope Date Completed: July 2019 Design: Lord Libidan Count: 14 Canvas: Plastic Colors: 2 Video Game: Bioshock Infinite   When writing up the post for my Nuka Cola Quantum Bottle cross stitch, I spoke about how I was inspired by a thaumatrope and referenced a previous Bioshock heads or tails…

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Read more about the article Cross Stitch Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Futurama Cross Stitch Pattern by PatternArtCollection (Source: Etsy)

Cross Stitch Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

I often speak about changing cross stitch patterns, and how you'd get to a point where you'd see a dress in a pattern and would want to change the color or want to change the skin tone threads or hair threads to something more realistic. However, a lot of people are scared. They don't know…

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