As a cross stitcher you’ve probably already heard about the value of such cross stitch software as Pattern Maker and Photo Pattern. By taking any good quality photo, you can scan it or take a picture with a digital camera, using your digital picture to convert it into a cross-stitch design. However, cross-stitch software can ...
There is no need to invest a lot of money in embroidery patterns when so many free embroidery patterns are available online. If you love embroidering or just wanting to try your hand at it, printing off the free embroidery patterns is the way to go. Maybe you are looking for more embroidery patterns to ...
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 ...
I don’t mind buying the occasional iron on embroidery pattern since most of them have more than one pattern in the package and can be used more than once. I don’t like the embroidery kits because I am stuck with the color choices the manufactures have put in them. This is why I decided to ...
If you’ve ever been interested in embroidery-particularly cross stitch-you’ve probably encountered samplers. Perhaps you’ve even made one. If you have, you’ve been carrying on a tradition that’s been in existence for more than 500 years. The word “sampler” comes from the Latin word “exemplar,” which as you can probably guess means “example.” It’s a word ...
Embroidering on your knitting fabric is an excellent way to spice up your knitted items. You can add colorful designs without having to follow a complicated color chart, as you change different yarns as you knit your piece. It’s also a practical way to use your spare pieces of yarn, left over from old knitting ...
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’re looking for free cross stitch patterns, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many places on the internet where you can get free, quality cross stitch patterns. This is a list of some of the best I’ve found. DMC DMC is the most popular embroidery floss manufacturer in the United States. They ...
