My cross stitch blog! Blog posts all about cross stitch! How to cross stitch tutorials for beginners as well as extra tutorials on how to finish your piece and how to make home decor items from your cross stitch work.
This post is a bit different from my other blog posts, and I’m sharing my thoughts on the importance of cross stitch and community. And I am also asking if you have any stories about cross stitch that you would like to share right here on the blog. If you are interested you can sign …
Cross Stitch and Community – Share Your Story | S3E22 Read More »
In this post, I am going to discuss the links between meditation, mindfulness and cross stitch, and how we can use all 3 to reduce our stress and have more peace in our days and within ourselves. I am so far from an expert on meditation and mindfulness, so this is a really quick overview …
Meditation, Mindfulness and Cross Stitch | S3E21 Read More »
In this post, I am sharing how you can make your own cross stitch planning pad to keep on your desk or table to jot down all those patterns you want to stitch. Plus I give you those planning sheets for FREE! Or you buy the full Cross Stitch Project Planner and you will get …
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In this post, I am sharing how to make a cross stitch space rocket which a great idea to finish off a cross stitch design and hang it on the wall of a child’s bedroom (or your own if you’re a space lover!) The design I used in this tutorial came from my 2020 Galaxy …
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In this post, I am sharing how to make a cross stitch corner bookmark in 7 steps. I love reading and you can keep up to date with my seasonal reading lists right here on the blog. I usually have a few books on the go at once which means I need lots of bookmarks. …
In this post, I am sharing 3 tips for stitching with DMC variations and variegated thread. You can listen to this post that was on The Cross Stitch Podcast below or keep scrolling to read the blog post. But first, let’s talk about the difference between the 2. The Difference Between DMC Variations and Variegated …
3 Tips for Stitching With DMC Variations and Variegated Thread | S3E16 Read More »
In this post, I am sharing 5 tips and tricks for stitching on black aida. You can listen to the episode from The Cross Stitch Podcast below or keep scrolling to read the blog post. *This post contains affiliate links; if you click on the link I may earn a small commission but this is …
5 Tips and Tricks for Stitching on Black Aida | S3E15 Read More »
In this post, I’m gong to show you how to make a cross stitch storage hoop with a free pattern in 10 steps. I love these hoops because you can put things high up out of little hands, such as scissors, glue, felt pens and basically anything they can use to destroy your house. In …
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In Celebration of Valentine’s Day, in this post, I am sharing the 14 reasons why I love cross stitch! 1. You create something tangible Even if you don’t actually finish the whole design, just stitching 1 stitch that you can see, touch and even smell it if you really want, gives you such a sense …
In this post, I am talking all about the reasons why we cross stitch. I purposely put this episode out now because it’s Valentine’s Day soon and I just thought this would be a great way to show our love for cross stitch. On Valentine’s Day I’m actually publishing a blog post with 14 reasons …
