Cross stitch needles

Knowing the correct cross stitch needs sizes guide for beginners will ensure a smoother time with your projects and better stitches on various fabrics. #crossstitch #needles #needlessize #diycraft #crafting #embroidery

Ready to get stitching? Let's start with the basics - needles. Learn all about the different cross-stitch needles, when to use them, and why.

Size, style, and material are all something to consider when picking a needle for your next cross stitch project.

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. Try covered buttons, lampshades, bookmarks, frames, bracelets, mason jars and more!

Cross-stitching can be a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. I have been cross-stitching for over 15 years and I want to help more people enjoy this creative pastime. The following is a beginner’s guide to cross-stitching. A New Start When...

Cross stitch is a wonderfully relaxing hobby that is simple and inexpensive to get started. The only must have cross stitch supplies are fabric, thread, needle, scissors and a pattern with a comfy spot and good lighting to stitch in. Everything else helps make it easier or more fun! But…

Discover the many exciting and unique techniques for finishing cross stitch, including framing cross stitch and finishing the back of your cross stitch.

Although the basics of cross stitch are pretty easy to get the hang of, these hints and tips should help make it even easier and give your work a professional look.

This quick tip will have your tapestry needles threaded quickly and easily with a simple piece of paper!

In today’s tutorial you’ll learn how to complete a back stitch. A back stitch in cross stitch is a series of straight lines typically used as a way to outline a pattern. It is also a great method for stitching letters and numbers. It’s the perfect companion to the cross stitch and it’s a must-know...

In this post, I am sharing 10 tools to make cross stitch easier and help you along your cross stitch journey.

Years ago, I wrote a series of articles on hand embroidered writing. The articles take you step-by-step through different embroidery stitches that work well for embroidered writing. Today, we’re going to add a stitch to that list – particularly, a stitch known today as the “Quaker Stitch” because it was formulated to work as the ...

Does it matter how many strands of embroidery thread you use for your cross stitch project? It definitely does, so I'm going to walk you through what to think about when deciding how many strands to use for full cross stitches and backstitch. I'll show you exactly what cross stitch with different numbers of strands looks like on different fabrics, and share some handy general guidelines to help you choose.

Here I cover 7 different thread starts: Ways to make that first stitch so that your thread stays in place and keeps your back tidy!

Learn all about needle minders for cross stitch! What they are, why they are so useful and how to use them. Come and find your new favourite cross stitch accessory!

The binding stitch is a handy stitch to add to your add to your needlepoint tool box, particularly when it comes to self finishing projects.

Did you know you can convert a cross stitch pattern into a needlepoint design? Let's explore how.

If you’re looking forward to starting your first counted cross stitch pattern but you don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place!

Tired of miscounting? Try gridding your project in advance to make it easier to count your stitches! Learn the different options for gridding