How To Cross Stitch

Getting Started with cross stitching

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, you’ve come to the right place for expert cross stitch advice. There’s a wealth of stitching knowledge here, all at the click of a button. Have a browse and learn something new today!

Follow these guidelines and you'll soon be stitching your first design:

faqs

What is conservation framing?

Conservation framing ensures that no acid-bearing materials touch your work, so it's great for heirloom pieces of stitching or ones that have great sentimental value. This type of framing also protects your work from damaging UV light, insects, humidity and pollution.

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Cross Stitch TV

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making up

It’s always fun to try new ways of making up your cross stitch into different finishes. As well as giving you a chance to expand your skills, this means that you won’t run out of walls to show off your framed designs! Many stitchers can find it a bit scary branching out into cushions, doorstop and the like, or even going the extra mile and perfecting specialist finishes like biscornus and scissor keepers. But don’t worry – our step-by-step guides will show you how simple it is to master these techniques. We’ve also shared some handy tips to make your whole stitching experience that little bit easier.

Hannah Bells Editor of The world of Cross Stitching

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Tip of the day

Refresh your stitching

1. Clear out your stitching cupboard, so you know exactly what you've got in there.

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Tangles

If your thread is getting tangled, let go of the needle and let it hang down from your...

Prevent your threads from tangling






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Overdyed threads

These are specialist threads where a pre-dyed single colour thread is taken and 'overdyed' with other colours with stunning results.

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