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Ready to add some color to boring cross stitch fabrics? Do you want to start stitching on gorgeous mottled fabrics? Why not try dyeing fabrics yourself at home? It isn’t as complicated as you may think. You don’t need that many materials and they aren’t too expensive either. There are a few different methods to…

You just finished a project that you spent countless hours stitching. You want a way to display your work of art, but custom framing can be so expensive. Thrifting your cross stitch frames is a great alternative because it’s inexpensive and you can find great deals on beautiful frames. But what if you can’t find…

Are you tired of your blends looking speckled more than creating a smooth transition from light to dark colors? Previously, I never cared for blends. I never liked the look of my blends until I created this method. I would have rather just used an “in-between” floss color. Problem solved. To me, blends are supposed…

I like to frame most of my cross stitch projects myself. It saves me lots of money and it looks exactly the way I want it to look. Where is the best place to get cheap frames? The thrift store, not to be confused with an antique store. Not all the frames are junk. In…

Wrapping an embroidery hoop with fabric is probably my favorite way to decorate hoops.  Usually, if I want a solid color I will go for paint, but if I want a fun, complementary pattern, I will use fabric. There are so many fun prints to choose from and if you are crafty like me then…

At some point, you are going to want to frame your own pieces. Constantly getting pieces framed by a professional can become expensive. It can be pretty fun and easy to learn to finish your cross stitch projects yourself. There are tons of various ways to decorate your stitching. There are three ways that I…

Deciding how you want to finish your cross stitch project? I recommend finishing your project in a hoop as a cost-effective alternative to framing. One of my favorite ways to decorate an embroidery hoop is by decoupaging it. Decoupage is a great method because it is so cheap.  I had some pretty wrapping paper that…

A grime guard for scroll frames requires two pieces of fabric. One will go around the top scroll and one the bottom scroll. This requires 2 pieces of elastic. One will be a loop for the top and the other will be looped around the bottom. Many of my tips will be the same as…

When making a grime guard for hoops and q-snaps, you will use a strip of fabric that you will stitch together to create a circle. This will be different from making grime guards for scroll frames. Supplies Cotton Fabric Measuring Stick/Ruler/Tape Measure Elastic – Dritz ⅜” Braided Elastic Rotary Cutter/Self Healing Mat or Scissors Sewing…

The Supplies You Will Need Enamel Pin Wire Cutters Dremel Safety eyewear and mask 2 Neodymium Magnets E6000 or another permanent glue These are one of my favorite types of needle minders to make. They look more high quality than other needle minders in my opinion. I prefer using hard enamel pins over soft enamel…

Have scraps of fabric that you don’t know what to do with? Waste not! These fabric-covered buttons are the perfect way to use up any leftovers you have. The Supplies You Will Need Dritz Craft Cover Button Kit (size 36 or 45) or Flat Back Button Replacements Scrap Fabric (roughly 2”-3” square) 2 Neodymium Magnets…

When I first decided to wash my finished cross stitch, I was hesitant. What if I ruin my work? That was my biggest concern. However, I’m here to put you at ease. It’s highly unlikely that will ruin your project. I always wash my cross stitch if possible. There’s just something about washing my stitching…