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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
