When you first start cross stitching, patterns may look a little intimidating with all of their different symbols and colors. The good news is that once you are familiar with the different parts of a cross stitch pattern, they are relatively simple to work with! This post will show go over the basics of what …
Cross stitch is a very affordable and fun hobby. You don’t need much to get started. In fact, you can purchase everything you’ll need for under $100, maybe even cheaper! Below are some recommendations for what to buy for cross stitching. If you’ve never stitched before, check out this beginner tutorial for cross stitch. It …
Today I’m sharing a round up of some fun, free cross stitch patterns to download and stitch. All of these are high quality patterns that are beginner friendly. If you’re just starting out, these patterns are a perfect way to learn! You can also take a look at this introduction to cross stitch for some …
Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that is worked on even weave fabric such as linen, or more commonly Aida fabric. Each stitch is counted and the cross stitches are essentially worked in a grid-like way to complete a design. It has a very unique appearance, and up close it looks “pixelized”. …
Have you found yourself deep into a project and you start to notice that your stitches look a bit messy? This has happened to me more than once. It seems way simpler than it actually is sometimes to keep your work looking tidy. But don’t worry! All of these tips will help improve the finished …
For the longest time, I had no idea about how to make cross stitch patterns. I thought it would be super complicated, but with the help of some online resources, it really isn’t as complex as it seems! I’ll be going over the easiest way to make your own cross stitch pattern in this post. …
Embroidery vs cross stitch – What’s the difference? I get asked this question all the time, now it’s time to explain!