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All About Love Cross Stitch Kits

All About Love Cross Stitch Kits

We all celebrate love everyday of our lives.  Loving and being loved is truly one of the [...] Read More
Learn How to Cross Stitch

Learn How to Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch is one of the easiest ways to make beautiful artwork. It requires very little practice to create heirloom quality pictures that can be framed, made into pillows, bookmarks [...] Read More
Embroidery Cross Stitch Hoops or Frames

Embroidery Cross Stitch Hoops or Frames

A Cross Stitch Hoop will hold your aida cloth or fabric taut and straight to help insure even cross stitching.  It will help you avoid puckering or loose threads in [...] Read More

Christmas Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch Christmas Single Ornament Kits

Cross Stitch Christmas Single Ornament Kits

Cross stitching a single Christmas tree ornament is a quick project that will be used and cherished for years!  These cross stitch kits were designed to be fast and easy enough for beginners.  Not only are the finished ornaments beautiful on the Christmas tree, but they make fabulous gifts. The finished cross stitch ornaments could […]

Cross Stitch Christmas Books by Better Homes and Gardens

Cross Stitch Christmas Books by Better Homes and Gardens

My Favorite Cross Stitch Books My all time favorite cross stitch pattern books are the Cross Stitch Christmas collection from Better Homes and Gardens. There are so many fabulous patterns in these books, that it is often really hard to decide which one to make first. Each book offers a wide variety of designs with […]

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, Plus Tutorial on How to Add Seed Beads to Cross Stitch

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, Plus Tutorial on How to Add Seed Beads to Cross Stitch

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits are great as gifts or for you to create amazing decor for your own home with the Christmas themes. You can make tags, ornaments, jewelry (necklace pendants and brooches), as well as household items with the holiday themes which include pillow cases, table clothes, gift bags to decorate items around […]

Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Kits

Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Kits

Handmade Cross Stitch Ornaments make amazing decorations. You can make stunning Cross Stitch Ornaments with these Kits for your own home and to give as gifts! Or, give the cross stitch ornament kits as a gift for your family and friends who love to cross stitch. Plan your holiday cross stitch projects well in advance […]

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits ~ Fun to Make and Lovely to Display When you create amazing items for your home or as gifts, you will find Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits are a great way to make tree skirts and table covers for yourself or for family and friends that will be treasured for […]

Fabulous Cross Stitch Christmas Pattern Books

Fabulous Cross Stitch Christmas Pattern Books

The Better Homes and Garden Cross Stitch Christmas collection is my favorite set of cross stitch books for several reasons. For starters, they publish a new book each year, so my library continues to grow and to be filled with fabulous cross stitch patterns just waiting for me to make. But the biggest reason I […]

Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Animals Beaded Cross Stitch Kits & Bead Instructions

Animals Beaded Cross Stitch Kits & Bead Instructions

Add Detail to Your Cross Stitch Kits and Projects This Animals Beaded Cross Stitch Kits tutorial includes my favorite mammals, birds, insects and reptiles.  Some include the patterns, beads and supplies, but most often it is necessary to assemble your own ‘kit’ to create a unique and beautiful masterpiece. When you are putting your own […]

Christian Beaded Cross Stitch Kits and Patterns

Christian Beaded Cross Stitch Kits and Patterns

Religious Beaded Cross Stitch Kits One of my personal favorite ways to make unique and original cross stitch pictures and crafts, is to simply add beads for emphasis and detail.  I have been amazed at how a design can take on a whole new life.  It can easily have a different point of interest by […]

Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

This article includes some of my favorite Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, plus a tutorial on how to add beads to a prepackaged cross stitch picture kit that does not already include beads.  I love embellishing my needlework.  It is such an awesome way to add detail and emphasis to a piece to make it […]

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, Plus Tutorial on How to Add Seed Beads to Cross Stitch

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, Plus Tutorial on How to Add Seed Beads to Cross Stitch

Christmas Beaded Cross Stitch Kits are great as gifts or for you to create amazing decor for your own home with the Christmas themes. You can make tags, ornaments, jewelry (necklace pendants and brooches), as well as household items with the holiday themes which include pillow cases, table clothes, gift bags to decorate items around […]

Thanksgiving Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Thanksgiving Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

I still remember a beaded tablecloth my Grandmother had on her table every Thanksgiving. In my mind, it was the most beautiful bead work I have ever seen because of the associated family memories. I know these Thanksgiving Beaded Cross Stitch Kits offer that same magical memory for current day generations. I’m sure these kits […]

How to Add Beads to Cross Stitch Projects

How to Add Beads to Cross Stitch Projects

Any cross stitch project can be enhanced and detailed with beads. It is extremely easy to add seed beads, whether a pattern shows them or not. [...] Read More

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Picture Kits

Fall Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns for Autumn Decor

Fall Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns for Autumn Decor

Fall is a beautiful time of the year! The warm colors of autumn are often preferred in home decor. Therefore, a lovely fall cross stitch picture would be perfect for stitching and displaying during that season. Because fall is the great harvest time, we immediately associate pumpkins, gourds, corn, as well as apples in some […]

Angels Cross Stitch Kits

Angels Cross Stitch Kits

Angels are important to many of us for a variety of reasons year round.  Plus, they are a big part of Christmas decorations and home decor.  That makes them a highly desired cross stitch kit.  In addition to their spiritual significance, angels are often depicted with gorgeous gowns, beautiful faces, animals and children.  The guidance […]

Cross Stitch Birth Record Kits Make Beautiful Baby Gifts

Cross Stitch Birth Record Kits Make Beautiful Baby Gifts

Some of my favorite gifts to give a new mother is a cross stitch birth record.  This is a gift she, and her baby, will cherish forever. Cross stitch birth records include the baby’s name and birthday.  Some even include space for weight.  Therefore giving this gift before the birth of the child is nearly […]

Spring Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns

Spring Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns

Spring is such a beautiful time of the year so, of course, we love cross stitching gorgeous spring pictures.  Since we cannot stay outside constantly, cross stitched pictures are a lovely way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.  Plus, they make pretty home decor year round. Beautiful trees, flowers, lakes and rivers are […]

All About Love Cross Stitch Kits

All About Love Cross Stitch Kits

We all celebrate love everyday of our lives.  Loving and being loved is truly one of the greatest gifts anyone can experience.  Sharing love with someone is magnificent and should be celebrated.  Whether you are getting married, attending a wedding, celebrating Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, these cross stitch kits would be a perfect gift […]

Halloween Cross Stitch Picture Kits

Halloween Cross Stitch Picture Kits

Why not bring a little Halloween into your cross stitch world?  Black cats, owls, pumpkins and bats are fabulous year round, but they take on an especially awesome appeal for Halloween.  In addition, we can add witches, skulls and haunted houses to our cross stitch designs for Halloween. A Halloween cross stitch picture would be […]

Big Cats in Cross Stitch Kits

Big Cats in Cross Stitch Kits

Many of us lovingly admire the big cats from a distance and enjoy recreating their image in cross stitch pictures.  Schools will often choose a tiger, a leopard, a jaguar, a panther, or one of the big cats as their mascots.  I suspect that has to do with how fierce or fast the actual animal […]

Patriotic American Cross Stitch Kits

Patriotic American Cross Stitch Kits

Many of us enjoy decorating our homes with beautiful patriotic American cross stitch pictures.  As the weather starts to warm up, our hearts warm to the memories of family and friends who have served in the US military.  We also remember the many who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Each spring and summer […]

Bunny Rabbit Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns

Bunny Rabbit Cross Stitch Kits & Patterns

Bunny rabbits are always popular. Whether they are the focus of a lovely picture, or simply added for interest, they are always adored. Cross Stitch is also popular because it is the easiest needlework stitch. It is easy to create a lovely picture in cross stitch stitches. Because both bunnies and cross stitch are popular, […]

Books & Patterns

Just CrossStitch Halloween Magazines ~ Special Collectors Editions

Just CrossStitch Halloween Magazines ~ Special Collectors Editions

Just CrossStitch is one of the few magazines I still personally subscribe to. With so much available online these days, magazines have almost become a thing of the past. However, Just CrossStitch is simply too fabulous to drop. I love flipping thought this magazine full of great patterns, and I am especially fond of the […]

Cross Stitch Christmas Books by Better Homes and Gardens

Cross Stitch Christmas Books by Better Homes and Gardens

My Favorite Cross Stitch Books My all time favorite cross stitch pattern books are the Cross Stitch Christmas collection from Better Homes and Gardens. There are so many fabulous patterns in these books, that it is often really hard to decide which one to make first. Each book offers a wide variety of designs with […]

Fabulous Cross Stitch Christmas Pattern Books

Fabulous Cross Stitch Christmas Pattern Books

The Better Homes and Garden Cross Stitch Christmas collection is my favorite set of cross stitch books for several reasons. For starters, they publish a new book each year, so my library continues to grow and to be filled with fabulous cross stitch patterns just waiting for me to make. But the biggest reason I […]

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits

Cross Stitch Tree Skirt Kits ~ Fun to Make and Lovely to Display When you create amazing items for your home or [...] Read More
Waste Canvas for Cross Stitch

Waste Canvas for Cross Stitch

What is Waste Canvas and How to Use It You can turn any fabric into a medium, or platform, for cross stitch with Waste Canvas.  Once you understand how to [...] Read More
How to Make Cross Stitch Gift Bags

How to Make Cross Stitch Gift Bags

Cross stitch gift bags are a beautiful way to “wrap” a gift and give a keepsake at the same time. Most of the cross stitch gift bag kits include Aida [...] Read More

Tutorials

How to Add Beads to Cross Stitch Projects

How to Add Beads to Cross Stitch Projects

Any cross stitch project can be enhanced and detailed with beads. It is extremely easy to add seed beads, whether a pattern shows them or not. You can even add beads to a finished cross stitch project and give it new life. If you add beads while making your cross stitch item originally, simply add […]

Finishing Techniques:  How to Make a Cross Stitch Tote Bag

Finishing Techniques: How to Make a Cross Stitch Tote Bag

Display Your Cross Stitch Designs on Tote Bags! Have you ever finished cross stitching a beautiful piece and wondered, “what now?”  If you’re like me, you love cross stitching, but you run out of places to display your work.  Well, here is one suggestion for you.  Don’t just display it, make a tote bag and […]

Learn How to Cross Stitch

Learn How to Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch is one of the easiest ways to make beautiful artwork. It requires very little practice to create heirloom quality pictures that can be framed, made into pillows, bookmarks or any number of other sewing projects. There are kits to cross stitch hand towels, pillow cases, Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas stockings, baby bibs, baby […]

How to Make Cross Stitch Gift Bags

How to Make Cross Stitch Gift Bags

Cross stitch gift bags are a beautiful way to “wrap” a gift and give a keepsake at the same time. Most of the cross stitch gift bag kits include Aida cloth, but you are required to actually make the bag itself after you have completed the needlework. That comes as a real surprise to many […]

How to Make a Cross Stitch Stocking

How to Make a Cross Stitch Stocking

Personally, I prefer making s cross stitch stocking by using a purchased kit.  It is a great place to start!  Most kits include the pattern, floss, the aida cloth, personalization instructions, a needle, trims and sometimes the backing cloth. However, there are a few things you will need in addition to the kit, and a […]

Halloween Cross Stitch

Just CrossStitch Halloween Magazines ~ Special Collectors Editions

Just CrossStitch Halloween Magazines ~ Special Collectors Editions

Just CrossStitch is one of the few magazines I still personally subscribe to. With so much available online these days, magazines have almost become a thing of the past. However, Just CrossStitch is simply too fabulous to drop. I love flipping thought this magazine full of great patterns, and I am especially fond of the […]

Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

This article includes some of my favorite Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, plus a tutorial on how to add beads to a prepackaged cross stitch picture kit that does not already include beads.  I love embellishing my needlework.  It is such an awesome way to add detail and emphasis to a piece to make it […]

Halloween Cross Stitch Picture Kits

Halloween Cross Stitch Picture Kits

Why not bring a little Halloween into your cross stitch world?  Black cats, owls, pumpkins and bats are fabulous year round, but they take on an especially awesome appeal for Halloween.  In addition, we can add witches, skulls and haunted houses to our cross stitch designs for Halloween. A Halloween cross stitch picture would be […]

Supplies

Waste Canvas for Cross Stitch

Waste Canvas for Cross Stitch

What is Waste Canvas and How to Use It You can turn any fabric into a medium, or platform, for cross stitch with Waste Canvas.  Once you understand how to use Waste Canvas, you realize the name of the product pretty much describes its purpose and it will quickly become an essential product for anyone […]

Cross Stitch Floss Organizer & Storage

Cross Stitch Floss Organizer & Storage

When you start cross stitching, it doesn’t take long to realize that you need a way to organize your cross stitch floss.  Not only do you need storage for unused floss, you need a project floss organizer card for each project.  It should also be an organizer that allows for each color to be clearly […]

Embroidery Cross Stitch Hoops or Frames

Embroidery Cross Stitch Hoops or Frames

A Cross Stitch Hoop will hold your aida cloth or fabric taut and straight to help insure even cross stitching.  It will help you avoid puckering or loose threads in your cross stitch project.  It also simply helps you see the overall project at a glance to make sure you are correctly stitching and using […]

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