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Cross Stitch Tips and Tricks

From complete beginners to seasoned stitchers, we all need some tips, tricks and a little inspiration now and then
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Cross Stitch at Punkish Charm
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Hantverk Diy
Costura Diy
Pola Sulam
Techniques Couture
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Creation Couture
Quilting Tips
Diy Couture
Hand Quilting
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making even stitches
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Detail Couture
Mirror Embroidery
Indian Embroidery
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Embroidery Inspiration
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Embroidery And Stitching
Tutorial: Indian Shisha (mirror) Embroidery - Joyful Abode
Indian Shisha (mirror) embroidery tutorial!
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Patchwork
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White Wash Stain
Perle Cotton
Dmc Thread
Dmc Floss
Embroidery Floss
Embroidery Projects
Sign Art
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Storing your floss by number order rather than by colour can be useful if you use charts. Its easier to scan through the numbers to find what you are looking for.
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Embroidery Floss Storage
Floss Storage
Ideas For Organizing
Craft Store
In A Heartbeat
Craft Stores
Tangled
Storage Solutions
Organizing embroidery floss
Re-organizing threads onto labeled cards and storing in a box can make the process of finding the right colour much easier and less messy.
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Molde
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Brazilian Embroidery
American Embroidery
Ribbon Embroidery Kit
Hand Embroidery Tutorial
Embroidery Tutorial
Embroidery Transfers
Embroidery Scissors
Rayon Embroidery Thread - From Tangles to Triumphs
Rayon thread can be tricky. Separate the threads then wet them individually with a sponge. Let them dry before recombining them.
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Couture
Cross Stitch Tutorial
Machine Embroidery Thread
Cross Stitch Finishing
Needlepoint Stitches
Embroidery Stitches Tutorial
Learn Embroidery
Cross Stitch Patterns Free
Design Guide
Embroidery Floss 101: Starting and Stopping Techniques Simplified
The loop method using one strand of floss, doubled into two and threaded at the back of the piece to secure the stitching without a knot. Knot bumps are unsightly!
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Heart Bunting
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Cute Cross Stitch
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Counted Cross Stitch Kits
Great Design
Keep your work taut using a hoop. It can even double as a frame for the finished piece.
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Cross Stitches
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Pioneer Homestead
Cross Stitch Floss
Aida Cloth
Cross Stitching
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Counted Cross Stitch
Iron your aida to remove creases. Medium heat for linens, other materials need instructions from the supplier.
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Free Swedish Weaving Patterns
Huck Embroidery
Huck Towels
Scandinavian Embroidery
Swedish Weaving Patterns
Swedish Embroidery
Needlework Shops
Swedish Weaving
Monks Cloth
Huck Embroidery Kits
Use the same needle throughout your entire project. Sometimes, even a needle that seems the same size can create a notable difference to the finished piece.
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Cross Stitch Canvas
Stitch Canvas
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Fabric Cross
Stitch Fabric
Precut Fabric
White Crosses
Cross Stitch Fabric
Before you even start to stitch, you need to 'fix' the edges of your aida so that it doesn't fray. Use a fancy-pantsy serger machine or simply sew around the edge in a zig-zag pattern using a sewing machine. You can also tape or turn in the edge and hand sew.