But, where to start a cross stitch pattern? Find the centre of your Aida and start stitching from the middle of the design. From there, work outwards to create a beautiful cross stitched piece! 3. Prepare your fabric When working with woven fabrics like Aida and linen, a top tip is to...
Learning to cross stitch can be one of the most rewarding and therapeutic hobbies. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can take on any pattern you set your sights on! When you’ve got your threads on hand, your aida stretched over a hoop and your needle at the ready – you just ne...
This is a children's craft website and with that in mind the patterns and directions are geared to those learning to cross stitch. Having said that, beginners of any age may find the info handy! Note! Framing ideas (bottom of this page)Pattern: Kids can use graph paper to design their...
This one is a lot of fun because it uses a color changing yarn, which means NO color changes. The striping pattern works out perfectly on it’s own, so if you want to make this easy on yourself, consider using a color changing yarn for this stitch pattern. Scroll down for the photo ...
I thought you might be interested in the font/cross stitch pattern for the letters I used for these pillows to make them look like Candy Hearts or Sweetheart candies, so I drew them up for you! Now you can customize it and say whatever you want it to!
Where do I start a cross stitch pattern? When you begin a new cross stitch project, it is a good idea to start stitching in the middle of the design. That way you make sure your design is centered in the fabric. Small arrows at the edges of a cross stitch chart indicate the center...
Cross-stitch is a wonderful medium for needlework art, but what if you want to use something other than a pre-made pattern or kit? Perhaps you have a picture of a pet or a unique drawing to adapt. There are programs available to do this; moreover, for those on a budget, there is...
or preparing the next meal. These quilting bees or sewing circles were the highlight of the week as old friends gathered and new friends were made. It’s a great thing to reinstate if you don’t have a fiber arts guild in your area. Here are a few pointers on how to get one ...
Chain 2, and work a double crochet (treble in UK terms) into the second stitch from the hook. Then work a double crochet into the first stitch, to create a diagonal cross. Skip a stitch and work a double crochet, and then work a double crochet into the stitch before. Repeat to the...
Going from idea to design, manufacturing, and marketing is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Trying tostartwithout enough information will make it more time-taking and back-breaking than it should be. Even if you don’t know how to sew a stitch, you can still launch a successful fashio...