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Embroidery vs Cross Stitch - What are the Differences?

December 16, 2022

If you’re someone who is naturally creative and fairly new to the world of needlework, you might be wondering whether to start with embroidery or cross stitch? This week, we’re going to talk you through the key differences between both crafts to help you decide and get started!

The 2022 Cross Stitch Picnic Party!

November 08, 2022

This July of 2022 we planned, organised and hosted the first ever Cross Stitch Picnic at St Nicholas Park, Warwick. It turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year so we were there early to find plenty of shade under the huge trees.

How to Travel with Cross Stitch

May 16, 2022

Travelling by plane can sometimes be a stressful and tiring experience, so why not take your cross stitch with you? As you can imagine, there are some very specific guidelines on what you can and can’t bring on a plane with you. Let’s get started with our recommendations for what you should pack, as well as some great top tips!

How to Create a Cross Stitched Christmas Card in 7 Easy Steps!

December 19, 2021

Feeling inspired to make an extra special Christmas card this festive season? In this weeks blog post, we’re going to talk you through the steps of how to create a cross stitch Christmas card! It’s super simple and you can make as many cards as you like to send to your loved one for a truly personal touch.

Pros and Cons of Cross Stitching in Hand, with a Hoop or Frame!

November 10, 2021

You might be thinking whether it’s best to cross stitch using a hoop or frame, or maybe there’s an even quicker way out there? This week we’re going to talk you through the differences between each method and let you decide what works best for you!

8 Crafty Stocking Filler Ideas

October 26, 2021

The days are getting shorter and Christmas is getting nearer, that means it’s time to start thinking of crafty gift ideas! We have a huge range of incredible cross stitch products that would be a great stocking filler for the special stitcher in your life.

How to Organise Your Cross Stitch Threads Like a Pro

September 15, 2021

A set of gorgeous wooden drawers is the ultimate way to store your threads. There are a few available made from either wood or transparent plastic. The clear ones will make it easier to see inside so if you went for a wooden one, it might be easier to label each drawer so you know what threads are inside.

5 Cool Alternative Cross Stitch Uses

September 01, 2021

Using over 2300 screws and 700 metres of yarn, Aheneah has created a beautiful piece of art with a significant message. She has created many outdoor murals to achieve her goal of bringing together many cultures and generations, which is definitely the joy of cross stitch!

Turning Quilting into Cross Stitch

July 20, 2021

When crafting worlds collide... they produce something wonderful! Are you a one craft kinda person or do you try a bunch of different things? I've always loved the simplicity of quilting designs and wondered how they'd fare being converted into cross stitch.

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