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If your thread twists while stitching, just drop your needle and
thread until it unravels and is straight, and then you can keep on
stitching to your hearts
Date Published: Jun 10, 2011 - 1:22 pm
Storing your cross stitch floss on a floss bobbin will help you
organize your threads and keep them from getting tangled.
Date Published: Mar 30, 2011 - 3:13 pm

Date Published: Mar 22, 2011 - 9:51 am
Knots are a regular and repeated dilemma when cross stitching. The
thread gets twisted and you end up with a mess. Learn more about
solving this predicament.
Date Published: Mar 22, 2011 - 9:50 am
Referring to the written needlepoint instructions will assist you
in producing a product that you will be proud of displaying or
gifting.
Date Published: Mar 17, 2011 - 9:47 am

Date Published: Mar 14, 2011 - 10:08 am
Natural light bulbs will assist you when cross stitching. Not only
giving you the actual color of your thread, but providing less
strain on your eyes while working.
Date Published: Mar 14, 2011 - 10:04 am
Metallic thread can enhance your cross stitching, but use is
sparingly so that you dont overwhelm the piece.
Date Published: Mar 11, 2011 - 9:30 am

Date Published: Mar 07, 2011 - 9:29 am
A fabric stabilizer is sometimes needed to support cross stitching
on certain material. They come in a variety of types depending on
your particular project.
Date Published: Mar 07, 2011 - 9:27 am
Embellished cross stitch is a bit different than normal counted
cross stitching. It has the main design already printed on the
fabric, usually in color and all you are doing is adding some
stitching
Date Published: Mar 05, 2011 - 9:37 pm

Date Published: Mar 03, 2011 - 1:40 pm
You will sometimes hear the term, stab method in cross stitching.
What is this technique, what are the advantages and drawbacks of
using this when cross stitching your projects?
Date Published: Mar 03, 2011 - 1:38 pm
The reversible cross stitch is used to create a piece that is
viewed from both sides. This might be on a hanging ornament or any
object that needs to have stitches that can be seen on both sides.
Date Published: Mar 02, 2011 - 9:56 am

Date Published: Mar 01, 2011 - 8:58 am