Raquel Rodrigo adds delicate floral embroideries to crumbling walls and urban architecture.

Discover the many exciting and unique techniques for finishing cross stitch, including framing cross stitch and finishing the back of your cross stitch.

Is your cross stitch project turning into a mess? Here are some quick, helpful tips and tricks on how to cross stitch neatly.

An beginner's guide to cross stitch, from picking out materials to starting your your first project. Avoid common mistakes and learn a new craft!

General advice for how and why to wash and iron your cross stitch projects without ruining them! Washing your projects and getting them ready for finishing.

We'll share our 100 free cross stitch pattern. The patterns consist of simple flower, rose, border, cactus and ice cream.

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Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also

Learn about cross stitch needles and how to chose the one that is right for your project.

Love sarcasm and want to make it pretty and hang it on the wall? These 20 snarky cross stitch patterns will make you laugh and keep your guests guessing!

A video tutorial of how to use the loop method and the pin stitch to anchor your thread when doing cross stitch or other types of embroidery.

Aida cloth is the most common fabric for cross stitch projects so you need to know which count Aida cloth you should use and how many strands of thread.

There are a number of ways to prepare your finished cross stitch or embroidery for framing. One of the easiest is to use self-stick mounting board, also called press-on board or simply, sticky board. Sticky board is thick cardboard with a high-tack adhesive on one side. It's acid-free so sticky board is safe for all kinds of needlework, and the adhesive is repositionable so it is particularly forgiving and easy to use.

Cross-stitching has been my couchtime jam lately. I love the patterns in this book (read my interview with Julie Jackson here), and was inspired to try and make some of my own! Read on to learn one technique for making your own cross-stitch patterns (no Photoshop required). You will need:...

Do you love color variations threads like DMC's new Coloris line? Learn how to use variegated threads to really show off their uniqueness!

I have the habit to keep leftover strands of split up embroidery floss in my storage box. This pile became a little mess and I wanted to do something with […]

I’ve recently committed myself to a cross stitching project and there’s honestly no turning back now. The idea is to sit and stitch just one flower a day, using Carolyn Manning’s Stitch Along pattern. Despite…

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Want to learn how to do a simple cross stitch pattern design? A quick tutorial for pattern design by hand or using cross stitch design software.

Top tips on how to clean dirty cross stitch. For yellowed, stained, framed, and marked fabric. Which soap to use, and how to wash aida.

Learn how to frame your cross stitch projects in a hoop with a neat felt backing. Tutorial includes clear directions for blocking and finishing your project, lining with batting and stitching on the felt backing.

Which cross stitch technique should you use? This video will discuss the English method and the Danish method of forming a cross stitch.

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links I may receive a small commission. Last week I had the privilege of taking over the Craft Yarn Council’s Instagram page for WING IT! I had to spontaneously come up with a project that could be completed in a da

If you've ever wanted to cross stitch faster, then this video tutorial on the sewing method will help! Get cross stitching twice as fast!

These cross stitch patterns are completely inappropriate (also known as subversive cross stitch.) They have bad words in them and some have mature themes. Please only click through if you are looking for inappropriate cross stitch patterns.

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. Try covered buttons, lampshades, bookmarks, frames, bracelets, mason jars and more!

In this episode I'm talking about the things I wish I knewbefore I started cross stitching. A great post for beginners to not make the same mistakes I did.

How to use the Adjustable Punch Needle (regular) for aran and chunky yarn instructions You may have read our punch needle tutorial for beginners and learned a lot about how to punch needle and how you can avoid the most common issues. In this blog we will share a few more tips specifically focussing

Woohoo! You have a finish! Happy dance! ... Now what? Click here to buy "Bitch in Purple" pattern You spent all this time carefully stitching each thread into a beautiful work of art. Now it’s time to preserve it for evah! (Or at least as long as you want.) Do…

My studio is finally finished, with the addition of this colorful mural of a cross stitch map of the world in flowers. Here's how to make your own!

Learn how to stitch fly stitch. A stitch that can be used as a filling stitch, a decorative line and a stand alone stitch. Pretty versatile!

This list of 20 handmade Christmas gifts to start sewing now is sure to give you plenty of ideas to get started on while you have plenty of time.

Did you know you can convert a cross stitch pattern into a needlepoint design? Let's explore how.

Susanne's passion for crafting giant cross-stitch pieces has led to commissions of her work, as well as a home decorated with her creativity!

These cross stitch tips for large projects are ones you won't want to miss out on. They'll make your experience a whole lot easier!

Hoe lijst je een borduurwerk in in een borduurring Je borduurwerk inlijsten in een borduurring is een snelle en moderne manier om je borduurwerk op te hangen. En het is ook nog een hele budgetvriendelijke manier! There are different ways how to frame your embroidery work in an embroidery hoop. Er zijn verschillende manieren

Want to learn to cross stitch like a pro? Have a look at this list of the top ten cross stitch tips and see if you agree with other stitchers!

What is Gridding? Gridding is a way to make your fabric look more like your pattern chart by dividing the fabric into 10x10 sections - just like in your chart. With a grid on your fabric, it is much easier to do counted cross stitch without miscounting. If you're a…