How To Cross Stitch With Light Effects Thread (Without Throwing It Out Of The Window)
In this blog post I share some hints and tips (along with a video) to help you when stitching with DMC Light Effects thread.
In this blog post I share some hints and tips (along with a video) to help you when stitching with DMC Light Effects thread.
In this video, I will show you how to start cross stitching. You will learn how to find the centre of your aida, how to put it in the hoop, and how to secure your thread. If you are new to cross stitch you might also be interested in my brand new How to Cross …
This video shows how to tie off your thread in cross stitch when you need to change colour or come to the end of the one you are using. If you have quite a bit of thread left when you come to the end the you can snip it off and keep it to use …
In this video, I show you how to thread your needle using a needle threader. These are a new addition to my kits after some feedback, so I hope they help. I have many more video tutorials on how to cross stitch but if you can’t find what you are looking for please just get …
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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 post, I share how to back your embroidery hoop with felt and a blanket stitch. There are of course many ways to stitch the felt on; this is just how I do it. You can just hide your aida at the back, but leave the felt off to show off the back of …
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