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Half Stitching in Cross Stitch

Half Stitching in Cross Stitch

Half stitching is a technique used in cross stitch embroidery that involves stitching only half of a cross stitch. Instead of completing a full "X" shape, you stitch a single diagonal line. This technique is often used to add detail and texture to a cross stitch design.
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Fun Facts about Cross Stitch

Fun Facts about Cross Stitch

Cross stitch is a popular form of embroidery that involves creating intricate designs by stitching X-shaped stitches onto fabric. It's like painting with thread!
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Cross Stitching Benefits

Cross Stitching Benefits

Cross stitching is a popular form of embroidery that involves creating intricate designs by stitching X-shaped stitches onto fabric. It is a relaxing and creative hobby that has been practiced for centuries.
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Selecting Fabric for Cross Stitch - Aida or Linen?

Selecting Fabric for Cross Stitch - Aida or Linen?

So, you've decided to take up cross-stitching. Good for you! It's a fantastic hobby that allows you to unleash your creativity and create beautiful works of art. But before you can start stitching, you need to choose the right fabric. And that's where things can get a bit confusing.
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Cross Stitching Benefits

Cross Stitching Benefits

Cross stitching is a popular form of embroidery that involves creating intricate designs by stitching X-shaped stitches onto fabric. It is a relaxing and creative hobby that has been practiced for centuries.
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The Basics of Cross Stitching

The Basics of Cross Stitching

There are not many things you need to get to start this amazing hobby. In fact if you were to get a kit, it would come with everything you need in one package. But if you choose to get a chart there are a few things you need to get before you begin your project.
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Saving Money on Cross Stitch

Saving Money on Cross Stitch

You love to cross stitch but it’s costing way too much, you thought. How do you maintain this hobby and not fall into the commercial traps of the cross stitch mania. Here are my tried and true ways of making your cross stitch go a long way and then some.
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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Cross Stitching

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Cross Stitching

If you are bored and feel that life is passing you by without you doing anything meaningful, it’s time to pick up a needle. Don’t worry it’s got nothing to do with acupuncture or scary injections. More or less, it’s a hobby with a wonderful list of therapeutic values.
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Why Cross Stitch is a De-Stresser | The Art of Cross Stitch

Why Cross Stitch is a De-Stresser

Trying to keep your stress at bay is not always easy. There are many things to worry about in your life that can keep you up at night and over stressed during the day. This means that you need to look for simple ways to calm your mind and leave you feeling a lot more relaxed. While deep breathing and meditation activities do help you to de-stress, it might be time that you gave cross stitching a try. This type of stitching can be just what you need to get rid of the stresses that are plaguing your day.Here are...

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No need to get cross: Needlework and cross-stitching make a surprise comeback... | The Art of Cross Stitch

No need to get cross: Needlework and cross-stitching make a surprise comeback...

Needlework becoming more popular among 18-to-35-year-olds More than 300,000 visit sewing websites for materials and advice Cross-stitch kits also selling fast as activity gets trendy Sales of sewing machines up by 216% at John Lewis  It is a gentle pastime of the older generations that was on the brink of becoming a thing of the past. But needlework and cross-stitching classes have made a surprise comeback among 18 to 35-year-olds. Rising sales of sewing machines and cross-stitch kits are now driven by a new generation of home craft lovers. A few years ago, a boom in knitting was fuelled by...

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