In my brand new How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners, I am stripping back the overwhelm and simplifying cross stitch to have you stitching in no time! Tired of scrolling Pinterest to find the relevant how to cross stitch posts? I’m here to take that away! The course is packed with instructions on how …
In this post, I’m sharing all the cross stitch tips and tricks (for beginners and beyond) that have been sent in by the Hannah Hand Makes community. If you would like to submit your own tip you can do so here and be sure to sign up to hear if your tip has been featured! …
In this post, I’m going to compare 2 of my favourite collections of thread; DMC Light Effects and Étoile. Light Effects is a metallic thread and Étoile is a glitter one. Is Light Effects or Étoile thread easier to stitch with? Which has the better range of colours? Is Light Effects or Étoile more sparkly? …
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In this step-by-step tutorial I show you how to make an easy DIY Easter wreath that you can even make with the kids! You will need: A wire wreath (I used this one which comes in a pack of 10*) Easter egg patterns (Download for free here) A Bunny template (I used this one) Embroidery …
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Are you tired of searching through Pinterest for all the cross stitch information you can find? These 10 blog posts will teach you how to cross stitch without scrolling through article after article. Here at Hannah Hand Makes I’m all about taking the overwhelm of learning crafts and creativity away so you actually get on …
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In this post, I’m sharing how to prepare your cross stitch project before you even start stitching. *This post contains affiliate links. I only ever recommend something I have bought and used myself. I don’t always do every tip mentioned here for every project; it depends on how big the design is, what fabric I use and …
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In this episode, I’m talking all about my own cross stitch routine as well as sharing your routines and the reasons it might be beneficial to have one. I love routines and plans. I don’t find routines stifling at all. I think it’s Kendra Hennessey who says that routines are freedom, and I agree. I …
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People are often surprised when I tell them that I managed to read 50 books in my daughters first year of life. In fact they’re surprised I managed to even read at all.
But actually, reading is probably the only thing I got to do more of when she was born.
But how did I read so much?
As the title may suggest this is a mini gift guide to 7 modern cross stitch Christmas decorations that I have come across on Etsy and Instagram from 7 awesome small business’.
Make your very own cross stitch mug cosy following 5 easy steps. Plus you can download the Coffee and Cake counted cross stitch pattern I used for this mug cosy for free! Just click to download it and start stitching today. Includes links to my other how to cross stitch tutorials for beginners.
