Helpful Resources
Here I’ve tried to create sharable resources helpful to stitchers of of all types! How to work with certain materials, advanced techniques, pricing your stitches for sale, tips on color swapping, using design software, and so much more!
Railroading – A simple technique for more uniform stitches
Some of you may have heard of railroading before, others likely haven’t. But what is it exactly, and how does it help your cross stitching look neater? More importantly, is it worth the extra effort? Let’s find out together! Why should you be railroading your stitches? Railroading is a technique to force your thread to […]
Plastic Canvas and Cross Stitch : 12+ Things You Can Make With It!
I used to make a ton of plastic canvas cross stitch items. Despite the fact I haven’t done so in a while I still get a lot of questions on how it can be used effectively. I’ve been itching to make some more anyway, so I figured I’d take this opportunity to make a little […]
Pricing Your Cross Stitch for Commissions and Sales
Ohhh boy. I’ve been putting off this blog for some time. Pricing is a fairly controversial topic, and there’s a few different ways to go about it. For the sake of this not being too long, I will be discussing only finished cross stitch projects, NOT patterns. That’s… a whole ‘nother can of worms that […]
Speed Test: How to Measure Your Average Cross Stitch Rate and Why
This is probably going to be a long post, so let’s start this off by immediately saying this is NOT about whether you are fast or slow. None of that matters. You should not compare yourself to others and/or get upset at yourself for stitching slower due to injury, mental health, multitasking, etc. That’s not […]
Glow in the Dark Cross Stitch Threads – How and Why to Use Them
This week I wanted to answer some common questions about working with glow in the dark thread. There’s a lot to cover, so I apologize in advance if this ends up being a long post. If there’s anything I missed though, feel free to ask! I’m always happy to answer your questions. Thread Brands For […]
Beads: Accenting your Cross Stitch Projects with flair
Why Beads? There’s a few different reasons you might decide to add beads to your project. The most common reason being the pattern called for it. But that isn’t always the case! There are plenty of designers out there that love to incorporate beads into their designs. You’ve likely seen some Mirabilia or Châtelaine designs […]
Worldwide Resources For Cross Stitch Materials
Today I just wanted to spend some time putting together a resource of places you can purchase cross stitch materials. I’ll be continuously building onto this list, so feel free to send me suggestions.. Whether you’re just starting out and need the basics, or want to branch out and try new things. I will try […]
Multitask : 6 Things You Can Do While Cross Stitching
If you’re still new to cross stitch, you may not feel like you can really multitask without miscounting or getting lost. Once you’ve been at it a while though, it can be a nearly mindless task and your brain starts to wander. It can be hard to feel productive sometimes unless you multitask. Whether you’re […]