Cross Stitch

Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right cross stitch pattern. That’s why many stitchers are learning to design their own charts. Many cross stitchers addicted to stitching can become just as obsessed with creating their patterns. With practice, you can create unique tables that not only you enjoy stitching yourself, but can also partake […]

Using your own pictures and a cross stitch program, make a keepsake, easily put together a unique cross stitch kit, or create a fun gift. You could even make a quilt or knitting pattern from your photograph. People who cross stitch may never tire of buying pre-packaged kits, but they’ll certainly get a thrill playing

Julie Jackson, author, cross stitcher and creator of the Subversive Cross Stitch website and book is an inspiration to many crafty introverted types. She began her business as a form of anger management therapy, works at home and admittedly avoids unnecessary phone calls and social commitments. Cross stitching is very therapeutic, and her patterns are

Create a Customized Needlework Pattern Here is a way to take your favorite verse and create a cross-stitch pattern of your very own.   Designing Your Own Cross-Stitch Pattern Materials Needed: Tracing Paper Computer Printer Printer Paper Cross-stitch fabric Pencil Find the verse you would like to cross-stitch. You can look online if you don’t

Simple and Low-Cost Stitching Projects for Giving You don’t have to spend months stitching a gift for someone. Here are some suggestions for cross stitching a gift when you get an unexpected announcement. Spring is the time of year when it’s common to find an unexpected graduation announcement, First Communion invitation or other special event

Tips for Coloring Embroidery Canvases You don’t need to buy specially colored fabric for your cross stitch and embroidery projects. Why not dye your own canvases? Unless you live near a needlework shop, chances are you’re limited to only white cross stitch fabric. It’s not hard to dye your own cross stitch fabrics. Of course,

How to Stitch Using Different Tools and Methods While some cross-stitchers prefer to use an embroidery stretcher frame or hoop, others use nothing. To find out what goes well for you, try different tools and methods. The tools and methods being used to cross stitching are different. Remember this; what works for one stitcher, may

Tips for Finding and Selecting Stitching Designs Cross stitching is a popular hobby where much time is spent looking for patterns. Here are some tips for finding and selecting charts. Along with stitching, selecting cross stitch patterns is a major part of cross stitching. When you first start stitching, it can be confusing if you

Learn When to Use Cotton, Linen, Paper, Plastic Canvas, Waste Canvas Cross-stitchers can choose from a wide variety of different fabrics, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a beginner’s guide to the available options. Counted cross-stitchers use special fabrics that are woven specifically to make counting stitches easier. These fabrics are also known

Learn the Basics of Patterns, Fabric, Needles, Threads, and Hoops Cross stitch embroidery is fun, easy to learn, and portable. To get started with cross stitch, all you need is a few inexpensive supplies. The simplicity of cross stitch embroidery means you can take your stitching with you wherever you go and work on it