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by Laura Marsh Did you know that there is a huge supply of new and interesting cross stitch patterns on the Internet? With cross stitch software becoming more popular as well as the price ever shrinking, many cross stitch fanatics are trying their hand at creating their own cross stitch patterns. What are the benefits [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. Cross stitching is a great hobby for children. It can help to develop hand to eye coordination, shape and colour recognition, as well as encourage cooperative behavior, patience and creativity. Most of all, it can be good fun for you and your child — an interest to [...]

If you are bored and feel that life is passing you by without you doing anything meaningful, it’s time to pick up a needle. Don’t worry it’s got nothing to do with acupuncture or scary injections. More or less, it’s a hobby with a wonderful list of therapeutic values. Here are my top ten reasons [...]

by Ruel Hinaloc Cross stitching is an amusement way to hang out and relax. There are a couple of ways to start. If you decide to buy a cross stitch necessary items or supplies bought individually, it is easy to initiate. Start by making a stopover to your local craft shop. Many craft stores that [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. You can use either Aida cloth or line for Celtic cross stitch, but Aida is the preferred fabric because the holes are already in the fabric for you. It is also bets for beginners and for those who may have poor eyesight. It is available in 8, [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. Cross-stitch is a wonderful, rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Avoid these common beginners’ mistakes and soon you will be creating stunning pieces of cross-stitch work to treasure. 1. Choosing the wrong pattern With the extensive range of charts on [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced cross-stitch stitcher, there are always new things you can learn to give your projects that increasingly polished look. But getting that professional look takes practice and skill, so here are three great tricks the professionals use [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. Cross stitching is great fun and really easy to learn. If you are a beginner, follow these tips and you will be cross stitching in no time. To prepare fabric for cross stitching cut the fabric at least 3” larger than the finished design. This will leave [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. Stamped Cross Stitch Stamped cross stitch uses the basic “x” stitch to form a picture or large lettering, but the image of the “x” is already stamped onto the fabric. The needle is inserted at the top of one side of the “x” from the bottom of [...]

Crossstitch free always at Cross Stitch For Free. There are many different types of needles to use in embroidery and cross stitching. Quality and size vary greatly, so try several different needles to find which one you are the most comfortable using. To help you get started, I have written up some basics to keep [...]