How many Strands of Thread to use for Cross Stitch
Have you ever wondered if there was a ‘right’ number of strands of embroidery thread to use for your cross stitch projects? Well, I guess...
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Kat Waskett
- Feb 1
- 5 min
How to cross stitch without a hoop - 7 tips for stitching 'in hand'
This article is not about converting you to cross stitching without an embroidery hoop…well, maybe a little bit! But only if it works for...
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Kat Waskett
- Jan 17
- 5 min
'Should' you use thread conditioner for cross stitch?
Is thread conditioner the best thing ever to keep your threads well behaved, a disaster waiting to happen...or just a waste of time?!...
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Kat Waskett
- Jan 4
- 2 min
How to pull embroidery thread out of skeins and separate strands for cross stitch
If you are brand new to cross stitch then going from a full skein of thread to something you can actually cross stitch with might be a...
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Kat Waskett
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
How to Untwist Embroidery Thread
One of the many mysteries of cross stitch is why embroidery thread loves to twist around on itself as you stitch. It's likely that no...
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Kat Waskett
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
9 Tips for Cross Stitching on Dark Fabric
There is no getting around it...cross stitching on black fabric, or other dark coloured fabrics, can be a little tricky! So much so, that...
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Kat Waskett
- Sep 25, 2022
- 3 min
Do I need to use a hoop for cross stitch?
Have you heard or been told that the only way to cross stitch is with your fabric in an embroidery hoop? It's certainly very common to...
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Kat Waskett
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
3 Tips to Make Threading your Cross Stitch Needle Easier
I'm sure there are many things you love about cross stitch but threading your needle is probably not one of them! It can certainly be a...
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Kat Waskett
- Jul 17, 2022
- 6 min
Tips for travelling with your cross stitch
Do you take your cross stitch with you when you go out and about or when you travel? I think the portability of cross stitch is one of...
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Kat Waskett
- Jun 22, 2022
- 7 min
How to Railroad Cross Stitch
Find out how to use the railroad cross stitch technique, how it can make your cross stitches neater and other benefits.
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Kat Waskett
- Jan 30, 2022
- 5 min
How big should my cross stitch fabric be?
Getting part way through a cross stitch project and realising you don't have enough space around the edge is well, a bit annoying. So how...
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Kat Waskett
- Dec 5, 2021
- 11 min
16 tips for neat cross stitching
I believe that cross stitch should be fun and relaxing so how neat it is should not be the primary concern but hey, we all want to make...
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Kat Waskett
- Oct 19, 2021
- 8 min
What are the best needles for cross stitch?
Ok, you've got your pattern, your fabric and your threads. But what about your needle? It's an essential part of your kit but have you...
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Kat Waskett
- Jun 27, 2021
- 5 min
All about cross stitch fabric count
Have you come across fabric described as '14 count' or '32 count' and wondered what it refers to? Or what it means in relation to your...
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Kat Waskett
- May 22, 2021
- 7 min
5 ways to stop your cross stitch fabric fraying
Do you prepare the edges of your fabric before you start cross stitching? Or do you just dive in and then you end up with something that...
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Kat Waskett
- Mar 10, 2021
- 5 min
5 tips to reduce knots and tangles in your cross stitch thread
If there is one question that probably every cross stitcher has had at one time or another it's "how do I stop my thread from knotting...
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Kat Waskett
- Jan 30, 2021
- 7 min
The top 3 things to do to plan and prepare for a new cross stitch project
Starting a new cross stitch project is so exciting that it can be very tempting to dive right in and start stitching, but there are a few...
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Kat Waskett
- Dec 13, 2020
- 9 min
How to use metallic threads to cross stitch
Are you a fan of sparkle? I love a little bit of glitz and glamour for my cross stitching. But you are probably thinking 'metallic...
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Kat Waskett
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
Cross stitching on coloured fabric
Would you like to try cross stitching on coloured or patterned fabric but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've never even really...
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Kat Waskett
- May 20, 2020
- 6 min
What supplies you need to cross stitch
It is often said (and I very much agree) that cross stitch is an ideal hobby to pick up if you don't want to spend a lot on fancy...
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