Posts in category Needlework

Choosing the Best Cross Stitch Fabric

January 20, 2015 Written by Carmen

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 invested your time and money in your project. There is quite an assortment of evenweave fabrics available for cross stitch, and they come in assorted colors and thread count. Eve [...]

Tips for a Beautiful Cross-Stitch Pro...

November 20, 2014 Written by Carmen

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 you must keep in mind. You will want to choose a design that is appropriate for your skill level. It is not difficult to reach the level of “experienced” when doing cross stitch. It i [...]

Cross Stitch Projects and the Fun Thi...

October 19, 2014 Written by Carmen

Affiche Pour le Salon des Cent - Paul Berthon

There actually are many, many, many ways to do and use cross stitch projects. Here are some ideas for you. 1. Simple and small This could be for the beginner or for the very experienced needleworker. At the moment I’m thinking about making 4-inch-square coasters from a small design I fell in love with (only two or three colors). I’ [...]

Choosing the Best Glass when Framing ...

September 15, 2014 Written by Carmen

The Lover Letter (Francious Martin-Kavel) – Cross Stitch Chart The glass you choose when you are having your needlework project framed is perhaps the most important and easiest decision to make. There are basically three choices. Regular Glass This glass is clear, but reflects lights, windows and even reflections of someone standing in [...]

Golden Age of Illustration

August 15, 2014 Written by Carmen

Round the Ring of Roses - Jessie Willcox Smith

What an exciting time this was! The Golden Age of Illustration began in the 1880s and continued until the economic hard times of the 1920s and 1930s brought it to an end. So, what is the “Golden Age of Illustration?” It is the period of time when the lively American and global economies and cultures demanded grandiose visual mater [...]

Glossary of Cross Stitch Items

July 14, 2014 Written by Carmen

If you are new to cross stitch you may have a bit of a learning curve when it comes to specific terms and equipment. We gathered up the most common ones and put them all in one place! Beads Used to enhance cross stitch designs. Mill Hill Glass Beads are a good choice since there is a large choice of several types of beads and colors. This is [...]