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New to Cross Stitch? Start Below.
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Sign up and download your free guide; Cross Stitch Basics for Beginners which covers everything you need to get started in cross stitch and kickstart your new hobby.
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The Top 6 Things Needed for Cross Stitch
In this post, I share the materials you needed to get started in cross stitch, plus a few extra things I recommend grabbing.
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15 Cross Stitch Hints and Tips
In this post, I share some 15 tips you can use to help improve your cross stitch techniques.
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The 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Cross Stitching
In this post I share some of the mistakes I made at the start of my cross stitch journey so you can avoid making them too.
Been Cross Stitching for a While?
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Pass the time with 3 FREE fun and easy cross stitch patterns.
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How to Make a Cross Stitch Bookmark
In this post, I share how you can make your own cross stitch corner bookmark. This tutorial is perfect for those leftover pieces of aida!
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How to Make a Cross Stitch Lampshade
In this post, I share how you can make your own cross stitch lampshade. I love making these as gifts for others.
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How to Make a Cross Stitch Clock
In this post, I share how you can make your own cross stitch clock. This one took a lot of testing, but it was so worth it.