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    Adding The Look of Quality To Your Cross Stitch Projects - (Part III)
    Suzie Perry
    This third and final article in this mini-series will walk you through the actual steps of stitching and finishing your project. Carefully producing that professional look we all desire when creating something for show. . . . keep reading
    First Steps in Machine Cross Stitching
    Ellen Jackson
    Learning to cross stitch on an embroidery machine can be confusing and frustrating if you haven't received the right instruction or what can be some very helpful hints and tips. There are so many things that can go wrong if you don't take the right approach. . . . keep reading
    Wash Your Cross Stitch Project The Correct Way
    Sarah Bee
    Every completed project should be laundered before framing or finishing regardless of the care taken during stitching. Natural oils from your hands enter the fabric during stitching and will eventually appear as stains. Any fabric that isn't clean is also subject to discoloration within a few years . . . keep reading
    Cross Stitch Patterns For That Special Wedding
    Marion Hernandez
    Cross stitch has been a corner stone hobby through out history for a great way to celebrate all the holidays and special occasions in your life. There are literally millions of patterns for every occasion. Some of the most sentimental and heart warming gifts are those that are created by someone special for someone special. Weddings are no exception, in fact quite the contrary. A wedding is one of the most special days in anyone's life; new couples are creating their own holiday in which they will celebrate the beauty of their lives joined together and their love for one another . . . keep reading
    Adding The Look of Quality To Your Cross Stitch Projects - (Part II)
    Suzie Perry
    After completing the steps in Part I, you are well on your way to creating a completely professional looking cross stitch work of art. This next article will walk you through the process of carefully preparing your fabric and your floss for that professional look we all desire when creating something for show. Ultimately, if you are careful to follow these easy steps you will have no problem creating a professional look in your hobby even if this is the first project you have ever completed or attempted . . . keep reading
    Cross Stitch Projects: Adding Professional Polish
    Suzie Perry
    One of the best aspects of having cross stitch as a hobby is that with a little effort you can almost always achieve a professional look with your finished cross stitch piece. As a beginner or as an experienced cross stitcher there a few simple rules to follow that can really give your finished art a quality and professional look that will amaze all. This is the first of three articles that will go into detail, with the best steps to take to ensure you are doing all you can to complete a great looking cross stitch project . . . keep reading
    Men Who Cross Stitch: Who'd Believe It?
    Olivia Storm
    Often when we contemplate our cross stitch hobby we imagine serene scenes with quiet women in rocking chairs, stitching away in a peaceful corner of the room. Although this is a great thought it's usually far from the typical cross stitch scene, although many of us wish it was. Cross stitch can be done anywhere at any time and by any one . . . keep reading
    Cross Stitch: Where it all began?
    Ellen Jackson
    Cross stitch has been embedded in our cultures for many, many years; its history and origins can be traced back beyond the mid 1600's. The earliest known cross stitch creation currently displayed is a piece of linen with silk embroidery which is displayed in Pilgrim Hall and was created by Loara Standish, the daughter of Captain Myles Standish, circa 1653. Cross stitch is one of the oldest forms of stitching and has been a popular and beloved hobby for men and women, boys and girls through out the years. . . . keep reading
    What Can A Good Membership Site do For YOU?
    LMF Bernardo
    There are hundreds of websites today that are dedicated to the art of cross stitch so it can be quite difficult choosing that special one to join over and above the rest. Below are a few things to consider when making the choice . . . keep reading
    10 Top Reasons to Start Cross Stitching
    Julia D. Wycombe
    There are a number of reasons for taking up cross stitch, ten of which are shown below, so continue reading then pop off to your local craft shop and start your cross stitching career today . . . keep reading
    DMC and Anchor Go Head-To-Head
    Olivia Storm
    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 . . . keep reading
    Cross Stitch and Wild Flowers Provide a Rare Therapy
    Heather Martin
    Wildflowers and herbs have been useful to mankind in many ways, ever since the beginning of our history, other than subject matter for art and needlepoint. Lately, alternative medicine has taken over part of the front seat for medicinal purposes, due to the each individual wanting some say-so in their medical choices . . . keep reading
    How and Where Cross Stitch Fits into Arts and Crafts
    Olivia Storm
    Every being and artifact on this earth has its own historical beginning, and cross-stitch embroidery is no different. Counted cross stitch is rising in popularity again today, and was at its peak, prior to the invention of the sewing machine. Other than that short span of years, it has been part of women's lives since early medieval times and before. However, without people like Therese de Dillmont or Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, the movement would never have spread as rapidly as it did, bringing new jobs for women who had no experience or money... . . . keep reading
    The Therapeutic Use of Colors in Cross Stitch.
    Olivia Storm
    The idea of basket weaving as a form of therapy, traditionally used for patients with mental illness was often laughed at. But in a way, there was wisdom in the use of crafts for having a calming effect. In today's society, the meaning of "slow down", an easy and natural pace, and relaxation, has become pretty close to obsolete in meaning and in activity . . . keep reading
    Who Else Wants to Cross Stitch Cute Characters?
    Marion Hernandez
    Cross stitch is a hobby that carries a wide array of designs and personalities that allow you to choose from almost every style of pattern and character from serious civil war scenes to cute and cuddly teddy bears. Some of the most popular designs are those that make up the cute characters category in wide world of cross stitch. It's a rather strange phenomenon, but the cute little characters of many cross stitch designs and patterns seem to take on personalities all of their own with each little x that is added to the wonderfully cute pictures . . . keep reading
    Celebrate Christmas with cross Stitch and Santa Claus
    Olivia Storm
    Cross stitch is becoming increasingly popular today, and it is also becoming more accessible through information on the internet. We can shop or check prices and charts online. What better time of the year to think about cross-stitch designs than during the Christmas season . . . keep reading
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