If you are member of any of the cross stitch facebook groups then chances are this topic will have come up a few times. Pinterest, unlicensed charts and aliexpress. There seems to be a lot of people out there who have no problem taking a photo of a chart, from a book, magazine or from… Continue reading Legal and Illegal charts
The social world of Cross Stitch
Like most people my age when we find a hobby or a tv show we love. We go onto facebook and find groups to join. So that is what I did - there are so many good cross stitching groups on facebook. That is where I find 90% of my inspiration from. Seeing other peoples… Continue reading The social world of Cross Stitch
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Cross Stitch Terminology
Hey, So I thought I would post a list of the different terms used on facebook, blogs and youtube videos to help any newbies out BAP - Big Ass Project Blending/Tweeding - mixing a strand (or more depending on the pattern) of two different colours Confetti - Single stitches of one colour spread out throughout… Continue reading Cross Stitch Terminology
Introduction
Hey, So I thought I should introduce myself. So firstly my name is Stephanie and I am from Australia. I am fairly new to the world of cross stitching and embroidery. I started around August last year (2017) with a kids kit from my local spotlight and feel in love. Found another kit that I… Continue reading Introduction
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Confessions of a cross stitcher 