— Resources —

Cosmo Threads Cross Stitch Tools – Conversions, Checklists, PCStitch Files

January 12, 2024

I’ve been working with Cosmo threads for a few years now, but only the ‘Seasons’ line of variegated threads. They’re absolutely gorgeous but it’s harder to work them into designs regularly. So I recently started working with the main line of Cosmo threads and found a lack of resources online to get started. Naturally, I… Read More Cosmo Threads Cross Stitch Tools – Conversions, Checklists, PCStitch Files

— Finishing Tutorials —

Cross Stitch Gift Card Stocking Tutorial

December 15, 2023

What’s a Gift Card Stocking? Ok, first off. What is a gift card stocking anyway? It’s pretty much what it sounds like. A Christmas stocking like you would put on your mantle and fill with goodies for the holiday. But small sized just large enough for a gift card. A mini stocking. You can sew… Read More Cross Stitch Gift Card Stocking Tutorial

— Finishing Tutorials —

Bell Pull or Wall Hanging – Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial

November 2, 2023

Bell Pulls are such an interesting finish that we don’t see referenced as often anymore. Even when we do, stitchers are often unaware of their history and they are now just known for being a long thin wall hanging. So let’s discuss the origins of the bell pull and then talk about how to make… Read More Bell Pull or Wall Hanging – Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial

— Finishing Tutorials —

Cross Stitch Tarot Bag – Adding Embroidery to Sewing Patterns

October 14, 2023

Hello! Welcome to another issue of I have no idea what I’m doing. In which I attempt to follow someone else’s tutorial and adapt it to make a cross stitch tarot bag. Hopefully by outlining my method for adapting cross stitch to this tarot bag tutorial it will inspire you to turn some of your… Read More Cross Stitch Tarot Bag – Adding Embroidery to Sewing Patterns

— Thread Brand Reviews —

Kreinik Thread and Cross Stitch – Everything You Need To Know

September 16, 2023

Kreinik is one of my favorite metallic threads to work with, and I’ve been wanting to write this article for quite some time. I just wanted a bit more experience with other metallic threads first. At this point I’ve worked with DMC Light Effects, DMC Diamant, DMC Mouline Etoile, Lecien Cosmo Nishikiito, Rainbow Gallery Petite… Read More Kreinik Thread and Cross Stitch – Everything You Need To Know

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Grime Guard / Q-Snap Cozy: Make Your Own With a Fat Quarter

Blended Threads: Creating New Floss Colors With Tweeding

Blending Filament – Adding Sparkle to your Embroidery Thread

Cross Stitch on Wood : Working with Wooden Canvas

Cosmo Threads Cross Stitch Tools – Conversions, Checklists, PCStitch Files

Cross Stitch Gift Card Stocking Tutorial

Bell Pull or Wall Hanging – Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial

Cross Stitch Tarot Bag – Adding Embroidery to Sewing Patterns

Kreinik Thread and Cross Stitch – Everything You Need To Know