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This four leaf clover cross stitch bookmaker pattern is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time you need a little luck! It’s quick to stitch up and a great beginner cross stitch pattern. Why You Should Make Cross Stitch Bookmarks Cross stitch bookmarks are some of my favorite little cross stitch projects. They’re […]
While most of the work you’ll do in cross stitch involves whole cross stitches, sometimes you’ll come across special cross stitches in projects. Here’s how to work partial stitches in cross stitch as well as using back stitch in your projects. What Are Partial Stitches? Partial stitches are special cross stitches that are not worked […]
Once you know the basics of how to cross stitch, you’ll need to know how to read a cross stitch chart in order to make your project look the way the designer intended. What Can I Find in a Cross Stitch Pattern? Usually a cross stitch pattern, unless its a very basic one like my […]
Learning how to cross stitch is a lot of fun, and it’s pretty easy to get started because most of what you need to do is to make full cross stitches. That is the x we are so familiar with from seeing cross stitch all our lives. Even without being taught you can figure out […]
When you’re preparing to work a large cross stitch project, you might want to grid cross stitch fabric before you start to make the stitching a little easier. Let’s explore why and how you can do just that. Why Grid Cross Stitch Fabric? Adding a grid to cross stitch fabric makes it easier to orient […]
This easy cross stitch heart bookmark is a quick and easy project to make for Valentine’s Day or any other time. I used three colors of cross-stitch floss and a simple heart design on a piece of burlap ribbon, which is the perfect width for a bookmark. You can cut regular cross-stitch fabric to use […]
My crafty friends have been busy again, and this week they’re sharing new designs, book and pattern reviews, and some cool ways to feel more confident picking colors. Check out their links below, and if you missed my craft post last week for the DIY Dreamcatcher made with a mason jar lid, I’d love it […]