I love just about any craft, needlework or sewing, but cross stitch is truly one of my favorites. I started cross stitching when I was about 12 years old. I loved it then, and I still love it now, but admittedly, the projects are a lot more advanced now than they were when I was a child.
I always have at least one cross stitch project in the works. I usually have one that I work on at home and on that I carry with me when I travel.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
