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The Influence of Cross Stitch on Bookmark Designs
By :
John Wigham
In the early days of the fifteenth century, respect for all books was second only to respect for the Bible alone. Books were few in number and considered valuable due to the fact not many were printed at any one time.
What's The Difference Between DMC and Anchor Yarns
By :
John Wigham
There are many different types of cross-stitching and embroidery yarns, and a multitude of companies that produce them. What is the difference between them and their yarns? Let's look closely at two of these major companies, both producing high quality yarns, doing a comparison study between them at the end.
Cross Stitch Bookmarks: A Great Alternative to Cards
By :
John Wigham
As cross stitchers, we love to create personalised cards for our nearest and dearest on birthdays, at Christmas or other special times. The chances are that these cards are much appreciated by the recipients, displayed prominently for a few days, and then perhaps placed in a drawer or a cupboard, where they will stay for many more months, rarely seen. Here's an idea...
How To Clean Your Cross Stitch Pictures
By :
John Wigham
After you spend many hours creating a beautiful cross stitch picture, the last thing you want to do is damage it during cleaning. Many experts suggest you always clean your projects when you finish to remove the oils left behind when you touched the cloth. These oils can attract a surprisingly large amount of dirt over time.
Who Else Wants to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas?
By :
John Wigham
If you haven't tried cross stitching on plastic canvas, you should. With plastic canvas, you can create unique cross stitch projects that you can't create with fabric. For instance, because the plastic is firm, you can even create stunning three-dimensional projects.
Why Not Cross Stitch a Fantasy Dragon
By :
John Wigham
Looking through some stitching catalogues recently, I came across a wealth of fantasy dragon designs. There was a great deal of choice of creatures and designs, and they all looked attractive and impressive.
How To Start Creating Your Own Cross Stitch Designs (Part I)
By :
John Wigham
Have you ever searched for ages and not found that particular pattern you've been dreaming about doing? Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, why not try creating your own cross stitch designs? There are a number of ways you can create your own patterns so that you can get the perfect design any time.
My Worst Cross Stitch Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale!
By :
John Wigham
I can read. I can count. I can thread a needle... so why did everything suddenly go wrong with a counted cross stitch project I started last year?
Sun, Sea, Sand, and ... Stitching!
By :
John Wigham
Going away on holiday can be a great opportunity to indulge yourself in your favourite pastime... cross stitching, of course! There's the prospect of lots of time to spend on what you want to do, without those guilty feelings that arise when you're stitching at home -- when you know that the garden needs weeding, or that the kitchen cupboards could do with a clean. No! On holiday your time is mostly your own.
American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part IV
By :
John Wigham
Only one form of American needlework is wholly American, without root or kin in the Old World; that is our pieced patchwork. Oh, patches are nothing new.
Cross Stitch Tips
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Here are some cross stitch tips that will help you a lot with your cross stitch projects.
American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part III
By :
John Wigham
In typical Old World needlework, each detail is a particle of the whole; no part of the design can stand alone, whole and complete in itself. The background is solid, the pattern is formal, and a border encloses all.
American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part I
By :
John Wigham
Her words gave radiance and meaning to the great needlework canvas and provided encouragement for the creative women of the time to carry on the great tradition of American needlework. This creativity brought beauty to their lives and homes and everlasting satisfaction to themselves and their families.
6 Top Tips For Framing Your Cross Stitch Project
By :
John Wigham
For many stitchers, the most exciting step of creating a cross stitch project is the final one - that of framing. Now! At last, you can finally think about showing off the results of your time and creative effort. For the very best results, framing your project involves several steps and decisions. Here's my set of top tips for making this look as good as it can possibly be.
How To Create Your Very Own Cross-Stitch Sampler
By :
John Wigham
A cross-stitch sampler is an example of this beguiling craft that has been around for almost as long as cross-stitch itself. It is a decorative piece of work designed to showcase an eye catching variety of motifs, alphabets, and stitches, thereby displaying the stitcher's skill and creativity. Samplers are "busy" patterns with their variety of colors and elements that, when well designed, blend seamlessly into a common theme.
Cross Stitch and Men - Crossing the Gender Barrier
By :
John Wigham
Cross-stitch is not just an activity for women. Plenty of men love to pull out those needles and flosses to cross-stitch projects that they enjoy. For most men who cross-stitch it is about creating "art" or having a special interest in the design... and of course Cross Stitch is wonderfully therapeutic when it comes to de-stressing.
3 Great Tricks Performed by Cross Stitch Professionals
By :
John Wigham
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 to make their designs look better than the rest.
Five Years and Five Continents: Completed at Last
By :
John Wigham
"Never again," I said to myself over and over. I must have been out of my mind when I chose Majestic Magnolia, a gorgeous design I simply couldn't resist. It didn't matter to me that I was still a beginner and I had never stitched on linen. I thought I could tackle any project. Today, it's my crowning achievement, one that would take five long years and several trips around the globe to complete.
The Basics of Cross Stitch
By :
ian Williamson
What is this thing called cross stitch? Well...in a way, cross stitch is just like embroidery or needlepoint. But that one statement will often bring many handcrafters to the boiling point. Die hards from each type of craft think that their own craft is the best and they just don't like being compared to the others.
Using Beads in Cross Stitch
By :
Katrina Renouf
Many people like to add embellishments to their cross stitch, and a great way to do this is with beads. In many situations, it’s also another way to avoid doing the dreaded French knot!
Beads usually cover one space instead of a cross stitch.
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