Category: Cross Stitch
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Can You Iron Cross Stitch?
Yes, you can iron cross stitch, but you should take care not to flatten, scorch or damage the stitches. It’s better to iron your completed cross stitch piece from the back rather than pressing the iron directly onto the front of the design. Placing the work on a soft towel can also help protect the…
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Do You Need a Grime Guard for Cross Stitch?
No, you don’t need to use a grime guard for your cross stitch projects. You can complete a project without one by washing your hands before stitching, handling the fabric carefully and storing your work somewhere clean. A grime guard is an optional accessory that may make a project easier to maintain and keep tidy,…
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What is a Floss Bobbin?
A floss bobbin is a small flat holder that is used to store embroidery floss neatly. The floss is wound around the bobbin instead of being left in its original skein. This can help to prevent tangles and make your colours easier to organise. What Are Floss Bobbins Made From? Floss bobbins are commonly made…
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What Is a Needle Minder?
A needle minder is a small magnetic accessory used to hold a needle while you are cross stitching or embroidering. It normally has two magnetic parts. One sits on the front of the fabric and the other sits behind it, holding the needle minder securely in place without making a hole. The front part is…
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How to Stop Embroidery Floss Tangling
Embroidery floss can tangle when the thread is long, twisted, or pulled too tightly. This is a common issue for beginners, but can be avoided by taking a few precautions. Why Does Embroidery Floss Tangle? Floss can tangle for a few different reasons, namely: How to Avoid Floss Tangling To avoid tangling, you can do…
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How Many Strands of Floss Do You Use For Cross Stitch?
Many beginner cross stitch patterns use two strands of embroidery floss, but the right number depends on the fabric you are using, the pattern you are following, and what you want your project to look like. How Does Embroidery Floss Work? Embroidery floss usually comes as one thread that is made from six thin strands…
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What Is Embroidery Floss?
Embroidery floss is a type of thread that is used in cross stitch and other types of embroidery. It usually comes as a bundle of thread, which is called a skein. Each length of floss consists of several thinner strands. What Is Embroidery Floss Used For? Embroidery floss is used to make decorative stitches in…
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What to Do With Finished Cross Stitch
Finishing a cross stich project can be incredibly satisfying. After all that hard work and hours invested, however, you may be wondering, ‘What comes next?’ Even the smallest of designs don’t need to be confined to a drawer. Whether your finished piece is large and elaborate or from a beginner kit, you can put it…
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What Do You Need to Start Cross Stitch?
Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Cross stitch is one of the easiest needle crafts to get started with because you don’t really need many supplies. A basic beginner kit only needs to contain a few items; fabric, thread,…
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What is a Cross Stitch Key?
A cross stitch key shows you what thread colour to use for each symbol on the chart. It is used in counted cross stitch, where the fabric that you are using is blank. So, in order to know which colour floss you need to use, you have to follow the key. How Does a Cross…
