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Preview of 3 Creative Ways to Use Cross Stitch Patterns in Crocheting

3 Creative Ways to Use Cross Stitch Patterns in Crocheting

Crochet collars, vintage doily embroidery, and matching amigurumi accessories: 3 ways to stitch yarn and thread harmony.

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Preview of 4 Modern Cross Stitch Techniques to Transform Bland to Banging

4 Modern Cross Stitch Techniques to Transform Bland to Banging

Remember those cute little flowers and animals stitched onto Aida cloth in your grandma’s house? Turns out, cross-stitch isn’t just your granny’s craft anymore! It’s gone from dusty attic to dazzling diva, with trends and techniques so hot, they’ll make your needle melt (metaphorically speaking, of course!). Bye-Bye Blocky, Hello Beyoncé! Ever felt like your […]

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Preview of Featured — Mood-Boosting Activities at Home to Fend Off Winter Blues: Indoor Hobbies and Practices

Featured — Mood-Boosting Activities at Home to Fend Off Winter Blues: Indoor Hobbies and Practices

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, […]

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Preview of Cross Stitch Techniques: Securing Thread on Needle

Cross Stitch Techniques: Securing Thread on Needle

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 […]

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Preview of Start your first needlepoint project with a cross stitch

Start your first needlepoint project with a cross stitch

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 […]

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Preview of Downloading Cross Stitch Patterns From The Internet

Downloading Cross Stitch Patterns From The Internet

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 […]

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Preview of Have Great Fun Teaching Your Child How To Cross Stitch

Have Great Fun Teaching Your Child How To Cross Stitch

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 […]

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Preview of Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Cross Stitching

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Cross Stitching

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 […]

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Preview of Recreation Cross stitching – Easy ways to begin

Recreation Cross stitching – Easy ways to begin

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 […]

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Preview of How-to: Candy Cane Cross Stitch

How-to: Candy Cane Cross Stitch

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 […]

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