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The Incredible History of Cross Stitch

March 22, 2023

Being crafters, we're constantly searching for the next project to satisfy our creative needs. But have you ever stopped and wondered when and how the craft we all love so much began? Elements of cross stitch can be found in history for thousands of years, as far back as sixth century BC. Pieces of needlecraft art have been discovered in medieval churches across the globe, as well as inside ancient Egyptian tombs!

New Year, New Hobby: Discover the Joy of Cross Stitching

February 12, 2023

Self-care is in this year and what better way to look after yourself than learning (or making more time for!) a fun, creative hobby that benefits the mind?

Introducing the 2023 Cross Stitch Advent Calendar Box!

January 25, 2023

Get ready for the excitement of Christmas at your fingertips! After the success of last years Advent box, we are super excited to announce that we are opening pre-order for the 2023 Advent calendar this Friday, the 27th of January at 7pm!

Cross Stitching into 2023 Round Up | Thank You!

December 23, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the past exciting year and to acknowledge each step on our journey and thank so many of you who have made such a difference this year as Caterpillar Cross Stitch turned 7 years old! Keep reading to catch up on everything we did during 2022 and what you can expect from us as we enter 2023!

How to Make your Cross Stitch Extra Special with Embellishments!

December 19, 2022

Want to learn how to give your cross stitch a truly special finish? In this weeks blog post, we will talk you through how to make your cross stitch unique by adding embellishments. There are so many different ways to really personalise your cross stitch out there, let's get into the most popular techniques!

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.

4 Creative Uses for Leftover Threads

October 08, 2021

So, you’ve come to the end of your cross stitch project and you’re now left with all the small snippets of thread after tucking in the ends… surely we can get creative with these? Here are some different ways of displaying or repurposing the small bits of thread!

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!

Incredible Facts about Cross Stitch!

May 22, 2021

The love and care that goes into every single cross stitch piece makes them something to be truly treasured, but what makes a piece incredible? Here we take a look at three remarkable cross stitch projects that have made their mark in history.

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