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…
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…
I'm a big believer in sticking with a project and seeing it through, but I, like every cross stitcher, have asked the question "should I just give up?" before. And you know what, sometimes giving up is the best thing to do. Sticking with a project you're just not in love with can drain on…
The vast majority of threads for embroidery come in skeins, or more accurately, 'pull-skeins'. However, not many people know that, as a result, people often ask me how to make sure they can get the thread out, without it knotting. Now, I know Christmas is a time when a lot of people gift and receive…