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You've got your fabric. You've got your thread. But does it actually matter which needle you use?

A cross stitch subscription box sounds lovely in theory - but is it actually worth the money? And is it right for you?

Not sure whether to try crochet or cross stitch? We sell both, so here's our honest, experience-backed guide to help you decide.

You've finished your cross stitch. Now you want to get it on the wall, and you'd rather not mess it up at this stage.

So you want to learn to crochet? This guide covers everything you need to know.

Turning a photo into a pattern opens up a whole new side of the hobby. There's something really special about stitching a pattern that's based on your own photograph.

Here's the thing: cross stitching on clothes is genuinely easier than it looks. You just need to know about one clever product, and the rest follows naturally.

We've tested plenty of hoops over the years (it's part of the job), so in this guide we're going to walk you through everything you need to know!

Aida, evenweave, linen, different counts; what does it all mean, and how do you know which one to choose?

French knots have a reputation. But here's the thing, though: French knots aren't actually hard to do, they're hard to teach.

If you've ever looked at a cross stitch pattern and felt your heart sink at the sight of all those backstitch lines, you're not alone.

You've been cross stitching for a while, then you pick up a pattern and notice something odd on the chart. Suddenly, that beautiful design feels a bit less approachable.