Where to Start a Cross Stitch Project Using a Pattern
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Whether you are starting a teeny tiny cross stitch project, or an enormous, full coverage piece, it all starts with the very first stitch. And where you place that single little mark will determine the flow of work for the rest of your project. There is no wrong place to start, but you...
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7 Ingenious Cross Stitch Tips and How Not to Use Them
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Every cross stitcher inevitably runs into situations where they get frustrated with their beloved hobby. Whether the reason is knots forming on the back of their project or a hard to follow pattern, these small problems can keep even the seasoned stitcher from progressing at a good pace with their work. Whatever level...
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How to Choose the Best Aida Cloth for Your Project
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Starting a new cross stitch project can be fun and really exciting, but without the right materials those feelings of buzz can quickly turn into frustration. This article will walk you through a few things you’ll have to keep in mind when purchasing one of the basic materials for your project: the fabric....
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How Many Cross Stitch WIPs Should You Have? Exact Number Revealed
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You know the drill. You find that perfect cross stitch pattern and you’re dying to get started. To craft a truly beautiful piece of art, you purchase the fabric, the skeins and prepare a bucketful of enthusiasm for the road. Already half way through the cross stitch chart when your brain sends out...
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How to Choose a Cross Stitch Project That Actually Gets Finished
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Over the years, I’ve completed a lot of cross stitch projects. Heck, I’ve been stitching for almost twenty years now; I better have completed a lot of projects. But if I were telling the truth, I would have to admit that I’ve probably left almost as many started and unfinished as I’ve completed....
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Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Cross Stitch Project
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Anyone looking around the walls of an accomplished cross stitcher is sure to notice a lot of mounted and framed cross stitch projects. Many times, every available space is covered. What should a cross stitcher do? Creating more wall space to display your artwork isn’t a viable choice. Mounting and framing seems to...
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