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This guide covers how magnetic needle minders work, how to use one properly, what separates a good one from a disappointing one, and whether you actually need one at all.

In this guide, we'll cover what sets the two crafts apart, what supplies each one needs, where needlepoint fits in, and which craft makes the friendlier starting point!

Adding letters to your stitching can feel a bit daunting the first time. In this guide, we'll walk through how to cross stitch letters step by step.

French knots have a reputation. But here's the thing: they aren't actually hard to do. In this guide, we'll walk through how to do a French knot step by step.

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

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.

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

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.

Have you ever admired a pattern featuring scattered stars across a night sky or delicate flowers dotting a meadow, only to feel intimidated by those single, isolated stitches? 

If you're ready for more challenging cross stitch projects, then this post will give you some advanced techniques, tools, and useful tips to help improve your cross stitch skills.

There are just two types of cross stitching you will come across. It can be difficult to know which option to choose, so use this guide to help decide!