Making Cross Stitched Presents for Children

November 19, 2008

It can sometimes be difficult to choose what to stitch as gifts for our friends and family. Children are especially challenging, and cannot be expected to know just how much love and effort has gone into producing a small stitched picture! So stitching for them needs extra care in order to that the gift is [...]

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Try Some New Cross Stitch Ideas

November 17, 2008

Are you in a stitching rut? Sometimes it’s easy to stick with what is familiar. Every now and again though, it’s great to broaden our stitching horizons and try something new!
Here are a few ideas to get your creativity flowing:
1. Rather than keep to framed pictures, why not try stitching coasters, bookmarks, bell-pulls, trinket pots, pencil cases, [...]

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Cross Stitch for Good Causes

November 15, 2008

As we know, charity begins at home – but it need not end there too. With Christmas approaching, many stitchers’ minds turn to giving to good causes. With the current financial gloom continuing, we may not be in a position to give a lot of money, but there are many ways in which we can [...]

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Enhance Your Cross Stitched Projects with Special Fabrics

November 13, 2008

Cross stitchers – whether experienced or new to the hobby – spend a lot of time choosing designs for their projects. But how many of us actually consider the fabrics that can bring additional delight to our completed projects? I am not referring to the perennial aida- vs. evenweave dilemma. Of course, that is a [...]

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Tips for Success with Speciality Threads

November 11, 2008

As we all try to make an extra effort to add shimmer and style to our Christmas stitching projects, there are many challenges that may arise.
We know how great speciality threads are – and what they can add to the finished results of our sparkling projects. Metallic or rayon/viscose threads can make the difference between [...]

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No More Knots and Tangles – Guaranteed!

November 9, 2008

In my last blog entry, I wrote about storing your threads (floss) in such a way that they would remain easy to find, store and identify – to spare the frustrations of losing important shades of thread just as you needed them.

DMC threads
Today, I’m going to focus on another challenge relating to threads – that [...]

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Store Your Threads Successfully

November 7, 2008

Most stitchers keep spare threads in their workboxes. With the best of intentions, these can end up in an untidy heap if action is not taken to organise them well. The most frustrating thing can be the loss of the label which holds the correct colour code, leaving you to detect the correct colour against other [...]

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Heroes in Cross Stitch

November 5, 2008

Today – 5th November 2008 -  is an important day in history.
In the USA, Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States, prompting celebrations across the country.  The president-elect told a jubilant crowd at a victory rally in Chicago. “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight… change [...]

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Give Your Stitching Festive Appeal this Christmas!

November 3, 2008

Many cross stitchers are busy preparing their special stitched Christmas projects.  Cards, bookmarks, ornaments, wall hangings, tree decorations… they’re all such fun to make and to receive. Christmas stitching is a wonderful way to experience an extension of the warmth and pleasure of the Christmas spirit.
With a little ingenuity, you can add Christmas sparkle and [...]

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Why We Love Large Designs…

November 1, 2008

Along with many stitchers, I have been busy creating small cards and bookmarks in preparation for Christmas. The weeks fly past at this time of year, and it’s easy to get behind with Christmas stitching plans. I love these small projects – one evening of stitching, and another stitched card is completed. It gives of [...]

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