How To Cross Stitch Your Star Sign Hoop
In this video I show you how to stitch your Star Sign Cross Stich Kit.
In this video I show you how to stitch your Star Sign Cross Stich Kit.
In this video, I show you how to start your cross stitch project using the “loop” method (that you might have heard as the “knot-less” method). If you are new to cross stitch you might also be interested in my brand new How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners that is launching 29.04.2019. You can …
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You may have already noticed this but I love using little stars in my designs. Stars are so beautiful and there is something magical about looking up at a star filled sky. Of course they have to be stitched in sparkly, light effects DMC thread. I coat this thread in conditioner before putting it in …
In this video I show you how to stitch a name/personalisation onto your drawstring bag. I will be using my bag as a Christmas advent bag to put a new book in each day over the Christmas season. They also work well as Halloween Trick Or Treat bags, and of course to hold all your …
The idea I recently had the idea to run a Christmas Stitch Along, and promptly popped a post up in my Facebook group to see if people thought it was a good idea – and they did! Literally the very next day I had a mini interview for Cross Stitch Magazine and told them about …
Our Christmas Stitch Along is just around the corner and I am so excited!! I have been asked a few questions about the stitch along over the last couple of weeks so thought it would be a good idea to have them all in one place in case there is something you have been wondering …
The idea At the end of 2017 I ran a Christmas Stitch Along (SAL) and I loved it, so I knew I had to do another one and decided to go the opposite way and do a summer one this time. Deciding on a pattern was harder this time though; I actually really struggled with …
Although the basics of cross stitch are pretty easy to get the hang of, these 10 tips should help make it even easier (yes, it’s possible) and give your finished work a professional look.
In this post, I’m sharing the top 6 things needed for cross stitch (as well as few helpful extras). The great thing about cross stitch is that you don’t need much to get started; no big machines or complicated tools! 1. Fabric The fabric used for cross stitch is usually aida or Evenweave/linen (these two …
Today I am happy to share a guest post from Clare at Hello!Hooray! Clare is a blogger, crafter and baker; my favourite kind of person. She makes beautiful and bright creations using embroidery hoops, from pin holders to hand embroidery patterns – which is what she is sharing with you today!