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Cross Stitch is one of the simplest of needlework arts. However; certain specialty knots require a little extra finesse to produce elegant results. Below are instructions for four types of...
Looking for a cute but inexpensive gift? We all need to save money on gift giving and by getting creative we can do just that! The ideas presented here are just a starting point. Let your...
This is a quick and easy cross-stitch project. Make a bookmark for yourself or make several to give as gifts or stocking stuffers.
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The picture of a Victorian woman sitting primly on a chair doing needlepoint lends an old-fashioned air to embroidery, but embroidery is a craft with many variations to fit almost anyone's style...
Cross stitching on linen will give your projects a traditional flair. Linen comes in as many colors as Aida cloth but creates a more heirloom look. Linen washes easily and lasts a long time....
A Cross Stitch Colorblock is a great way to learn a basic cross stitch. Once you have learned the basic cross stitch, you can continue to practice your cross stitches and get some experience in...
Double Cross-Stitches are traditional cross-stitches with a horizontal and vertical line laid over the top of the first stitch. Think of them as X-shape with a "+" on the top. The result is a...
The three-quarter cross-stitch is performed by stitching a quarter stitch (called the "arm") and then a half-stitch, and connecting in the center. When combined in a row they form an interesting...
The Italian cross-stitch is a traditional stitch that is enclosed on all four sides with embroidery floss, working all the time in a horizontal manner. Although more time consuming than a...
A rice cross-stitch is often worked across two squares of Aida fabric. It is performed by completing a traditional cross-stitch first, and then adding quarter-stitches in each of the squares. The...
A herringbone cross-stitch is a variation of a long-armed cross-stitch. With this stitch, each of the arms is identical in length but they do not cross in the center of the stitch. This stitch is...
Fascinated by Elizabethan blackwork embroidery? Learn how to do it at home.
The Algerian eye cross stitch is often referred to as the star stitch. This stitch is a series of straight stitches that all meet in the middle and takes the shape of a star. This popular stitch...
The Four-Sided Cross Stitch is a cross stitch variation that simply outlines the squares on your Aida fabric. This is a very versatile stitch and can be used in samplers, borders or anywhere where...
The laced cross stitch is a cross stitch variation that will give an interesting and out-of-the-ordinary look to your next cross stitch project. This stitch intersects in the center of the working...
The underlined cross stitch is a simple stitch that appears as a regular cross stitch that has a straight stitch laying underneath it, or "underlining" the cross stitch. This simple stitch is...
The upright cross stitch is a cross stitch variation that looks exactly as the name implies; it's a cross stitch turned upright to form a plus sign. It's a very easy stitch to learn, and it can...
The velvet cross stitch is a variation on the cross stitch that can be worked across one square or many squares. This variation has you form a loop before even beginning your cross stitch. The...
If you're a child of the 70s, like me, you probably grew up making crafts at the kitchen table. Until video games came along, that is. So why not combine two childhood favourites by crafting your...
Here you will learn how to start a cross stitch project from a kit.
Cross stitching is such an exquisite looking piece of art, that it is hard to believe the ease that piece can be completed. The final product is sure to become a family heirloom.
Cross-stitching can produce some beautiful, funny or even scenic projects. You can put your own pattern on a piece of cloth or buy a kit that already has the pattern, floss and needle together....
The Internet is a valuable resource for simple, free cross stitch patterns, but if you're looking for challenging patterns, shop for books on counted cross stitch at crafts stores or book...
When planning to make a counted cross-stitch piece, you aren't limited to patterns that manufacturers offer--you can make your own personalized pattern. Making a counted cross-stitch pattern by...
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Here is my need-to-have list to begin your first cross-stitch project.
Every reader needs a bookmark. A corner book mark fits over the top side of a page and is easier to keep track of than a slip of cardboard or paper. You can design your own cross-stitch pattern...
Learning a new craft like stamped cross-stitch is a pursuit that will keep you occupied and absorbed as you learn new sewing techniques to prepare creations that you will be proud to display in...
Anyone can go buy a pet tag and engrave it with name, address and phone number, but some of us who love our kitties and dogs far more enjoy making a craft project out of tagging our pets. There...
You do not have to be an artist or seamstress to make your own Christmas wall hangings. No matter what cloth you use for your background, it takes just minutes to cut and position the pieces of...
Cross-stitch, which creates an image primarily out of X-shaped stitches, is one of the oldest forms of embroidery. There are numerous cross-stitch designs available, both online and in craft...
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