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!
Are you interested in joining thousands of other creatives to stitch a beautiful travel / map-themed cross stitch project from January right through to June 2023? You're in the right place! The British Isles Adventure SAL could be the perfect new start for you to make friends, relax and be inspired.
So, you’ve finished a beautiful cross stitch piece and can’t wait to proudly display it but the thought of framing it yourself may feel a little daunting! Here are two easy cross stitch framing techniques that will show off your work in all it’s glory.
It's a great pick-me-up when you least expect it. Often people forget and it brightens things up when your new box arrives on your doorstep at the end of a long day! A wonderful way to reduce screen time and zone out while learning a new crafty skill.
I wasn't aware of the difference a great quality fabric can make both to the experience of stitching and to the appearance of the finished work. So, I thought it would be really interesting to go back in time and find out everything about the needlecraft fabric brand we love and what makes it so special.
It might not always be possible to find cross stitch supplies near you, but the good news is that all the must-haves are easily available online. We've put together a list of 6 must-haves if you’re just getting started with cross stitch, as well as the best places to find them.
When I was 21 I got the travelling bug. Bored at university and with long Summer holidays usually wasted at home, I decided to jet off with 15 strangers to Vancouver for 3 months. From there, my explorations continued with trips to Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and a 6 month work placement in Sydney.
When you're new to cross stitch (or even when you've been stitching for some time), choosing fabric and understanding the differences can be challenging! On the one hand, it’s fantastic that there's so much choice to make our pieces truly unique but it can also be a little bit overwhelming at times. Here's my beginners guide to making sense of cross stitch fabrics…
