Tutorial
Flatfold No-Glue Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial
I’ve been wanting to make a flatfold for a while now, and I’ve looked up all manner of tutorials for it. While I’ve found several, and in several different languages, they all seem to be based on slathering your project with glue. If you’d prefer a no-sew tutorial, I loosely followed the one by Twisted […]
Pendant Tutorial + Free Cross Stitch Heart Flower Pattern
I love making my cross stitch designs into something I can use rather than just hang on my wall. A while ago I started making some of my designs into pendant necklaces and I still frequently get asked how I do them! Recently, I did a review on Lecien threads and some of you really […]
Hoop, Q-snap, or Scroll Frame? Which should you use?
Whether you’re a beginner or a long time stitcher you already have a preferred method for cross stitching. Whether you realize it or not. You make your Xs a specific way. It’s possible you have a favorite place to stitch in. You have a preferred fabric count. Perhaps you already use a Q-snap or a […]
How to make a Cross-Stitch Round Flat Ornament
It’s only a few weeks ’til Valentine’s Day and I hadn’t quite found a good gift for my boyfriend yet. So I decided to make one! When I saw this pattern by QuaternionCreations I knew what I wanted to do. But I put together a flat ornament that he can hang in his office. Plus […]
Simple Trick to Label Plastic Thread Bobbins
In my thread organization post I mentioned I’d write up a tutorial on how I label a plastic bobbin. So here we are. My thread collection has been amassed over many years. Some are inherited, others were picked up at thrift stores. Previously I used hand cut-out bobbins, then purchased cardboard bobbins, and finally I’ve […]
Thread Organization for Cross Stitch and Embroidery
I get questions about my thread organization method frequently. If you’re just getting into cross stitch or embroidery you may not have a lot of thread yet. However, something all long time stitchers can agree upon is that thread collections build up faster than you’d think. It won’t be long before you find yourself practically […]
Cross Stitch Beginner’s Guide
Have you decided to try your hand at cross stitch? Great! It’s a relaxing hobby that doesn’t take a lot of time to learn yet can be customized in so many different ways it can keep your interest for years to come. Things to Know Before we get started, let’s set some expectations. What to […]