Don’t miss the recent Redfin post we were featured in: “Mood-Boosting Activities at Home to Fend Off Winter Blues: Indoor Hobbies and Practices.” Our tips are at the end of the article! Winter is a time for cozy nights by the fire, enjoying quality time with family, and slowing down to enjoy the holidays. But, […]
Proper cross stitch techniques are easy to learn, even if you are new to cross-stitch and needlework in general. Try this simple and handy tip if you often have trouble holding the needle threaded, or the thread falls out of your needle. This issue usually happens when you are using a tiny thread ply, maybe […]
CrossStitch4Free features many embroidery patterns using the simplest form of needlework, called cross stitch. Cross stitch is a basic form of needlework found in many types of tapestry work and can be done on most types of fabric. It’s so simple, that you can even teach a five-year old child how to do it. Even […]
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 […]
We love it when fellow cross stitchers come up with new and creative ways with their cross stitch projects. We are always on the look out for these wonderful people and their special needlework projects. Here’s a timely tutorial from SweetiePie on how to make your very own cross stitched candy cane. She suggests that […]
Olga at her website My Cross Stitch has put together a neat step-by-step tutorial on how you can make yourself a great looking pincushion out of your very own cross stitching work. The original website is currently not available, therefore we’ve saved this useful post in our website. Scroll down further in this post to […]
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, […]