Comments on: How to Work a Cross-Stitch Project

on 3/26/2008 Save those little scraps of thread (OORTS) and put them in a clear Christmas ornament. Very unique.

on 11/22/2005 I use self-adhesive velcro(only remove one side) on the inside lid of my floss box to hold my needle. Just slide through velcro, it holds it flat so you can have several needles threaded ahead. This is ecspecially handy when using 2 colors at once.

on 11/22/2005 I use the loop method when beginning to stitch. I double my thread and insert the ends into my needle, pull the needle through the material, and catch the loop and tighten. You don't have so many loose threads in the back to get weave in later.

on 11/22/2005 To help keep small pieces of thread I have cut when I complete an area, I have a zip-lock bag next to me. I throw the scraps in the bag to help keep my area clean since I am usually working in my living room.

on 11/22/2005 After locating the object you wish to start on, count the correct number of squares to the left to begin at the very left edge of the project, working to the right then back. Working from left to right, use half stitches, then come back and "cross."