What is Counted Cross Stitch? Counted Cross Stitch is one type of embroidery technique. The embroidery is created by a regular series of X’s stitched between the threads of an even-weave fabric. Patterns can be very simple or extremely elaborate and vary in size from large fabric paintings to small miniature ornaments. Though you use ...
Counted cross stitch projects are beautiful and unique. We’re all familiar with samplers and other pieces that can be framed and displayed. But cross stitch techniques can be used to embellish clothing, accessories, toys and more. Learning to cross stitch is rewarding and can allow you to express yourself in treasures that make wonderful gifts ...
If you love to sew and are into making your own clothing or clothing for your children, you probably already know that denim fabric comes in many different weights. If you are shopping at a store, deciding which denim to buy is easy because you can feel the fabric and know instantly if it will ...
Christmas shopping in New England? What’s on your list? Jewelry? Elegant clothing? Sporty clothing and sports goods? English imports? Crafts? Fine China? How’s your budget? Could you use factory outlet store discounts? The place you want to shop, then, is Freeport, Maine, north on Interstate 95, just follow the sign that says, “All Points Maine.” ...
Are you ready for the adventure of knitting in more than one color? From simplest to most challenging, here are five color knitting techniques to try. Color blocking The simplest way to add more color to knitting is color blocking, a term for knitting various sections of a garment in different colors. An example would ...
