You may have been using the half cross stitch in your cross stitches for a while now. But did you ever have doubts whether you are stitching your half stitches in the right direction? Half cross stitches have different purposes for different designs and projects. Whether your half cross stitches should be slanted towards the right or left depends on what your pattern calls for. You can make ...
Cross Stitch
Why do you start cross stitch in the middle?
Starting in the middle is the typical way to start cross stitch. The most obvious reason to start in the middle is that you can be sure not to run out of fabric. And you will have plenty of room for your design. There is also less risk of finishing your work off-center. Starting your cross stitch in the middle has its benefits. When you start in the middle, your design center is also at the center ...
Can You Cross-Stitch On A Plane? 3 Things You Need To Know
You can cross-stitch on a plane and bring your tools or kits in your carry-on or checked baggage. But you need to remember that there are airport and airline regulations to follow. It is best to call your airline and get the latest security rules. You also need to keep in mind that regulations can change now and then. Do not be too confident with what you already know. It is always best to ...
How to iron cross stitch?
After all the cross-stitching has been done, you can now frame your work. Well, not yet. Your craftwork has yet to go through some steps before you enjoy it in all its glory. Before you turn your cross-stitch project into a wall accent or a throw pillow, you must wash and iron it first. Before ironing your finished cross-stitch piece, you need to wash it or else any dirt, stain or oils will get ...
What is a Needle Minder?
When doing cross-stitch or any needlecraft projects, your needle can get lost as you put your work down when taking a break or changing threads. The usual practice is to poke your needle anywhere on your fabric to keep it secure. But this habit can sometimes leave ugly holes on your cloth, which can sometimes leave permanent marks. Minute items like needles are also easy to lose on the couch or the ...
How to wash cross stitch?
Finally, you have finished your cross-stitch masterpiece. So, what is the next step? Washing your completed cross stitch project is the next stage before framing your work. Handwashing with mild soap is the best way to remove small stains, dirt, and oils accumulated on the fabric as you were stitching. How do you wash a cross stitch? You have spent a few weeks or even months stitching a pattern on ...
What Are The Advantages Of Cross-Stitch?
Many cross-stitchers will say that the top advantages of cross-stitch are its mental benefits. It helps in enhancing focus, promoting calmness, reducing stress, and providing a sense of community. Cross-stitch helps improve our mental health. It can range from stress reduction to boosting your concentration and focus. It lets us redirect energy and use it to create something beautiful. This ...
15 Different Cross Stitch Techniques
Have you always thought of starting a new hobby? If you have not tried any crafting hobby, then Cross-stitch is the perfect way to start. This hobby is easy to do and convenient. Cross-stitch projects are less complicated compared to other crafting skills. You can do it anywhere and it does not need expensive tools. Once you learn this hobby, you will have endless patterns to channel out your ...
How Do You Cross-Stitch On Aida?
There are many fabric types you can use for cross-stitching. There are Aida, linen, and Evenweave. The Aida is the most common and popular among these cross-stitch fabrics. The Aida fabric gained the term “The Cross Stitch Fabric”. This is because most cross-stitchers learned this craft using the fabric. If you are a beginner, Aida will be your best friend in cross-stitching. Not only that the ...
How Do I Make The Letters Bigger In Cross-Stitch?
Understanding your fabric is important when you want to increase your cross-stitch design. Each fabric has a unique characteristic and fabric count. Knowing the fabric count of your cloth will help you figure out how to resize your patterns. When you cross-stitch, you may encounter designs that you think are too small for your fabric. If you think the design is not proportionate to your Aida ...