Art, History, and the Story Behind Seurat’s Masterpiece Step back to a sunny afternoon in 1880s Paris, where leisure meets innovation on the banks of the River Seine. Georges…

The Impressionism art movement first developed in France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a rebellion against the rigid and dark style of the standards prescribed…

How to Set Up Your Needlework Place Having a good place to work on your needlework projects can be the difference between enjoying yourself and being totally frustrated. To…

One of the most important things to do in getting your cross-stitch project going is to put grid lines on your fabric. It is very difficult to keep track…

Summer’s Passing (Jessie Willcox Smith) Cross Stitch Design When we feel that first crisp breeze, we know summer is gone and fall has arrived –…

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Wow! It’s almost time for that special day when we send our love to the very special people in our lives, whether it be our lovers, mates, children, siblings,…

In this article we will help you understand the different evenweave fabrics available to make your cross stitch project exactly what you want it to be after you have…

The cloth is your canvas . . . the floss is your paint. As you prepare to begin your new and exciting cross stitch project, there are several things…