Cross stitching with metallic thread without the head f#ck
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Cross stitching with metallic threads can be a challenge, but with a few tips and the use of thread conditioning wax, you can create beautiful and shimmering designs.
Video Tutorial: Make your own cross stitch patterns
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So you’ve got your hands on some nifty font patterns; now what….?!?
Craftivism: Protest, Handmade With Love
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Craftivism, as you have may have guessed from the word, is the act of creative engagement in political and social issues; to make the world a better place through crafting and its beautiful output.
Starting My Cross Stitch Business
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July 2019 THIS MONTH, I MOVED CURIOUS TWIST INTO A NEW STUDIO, IN A COMMUNITY HUB ON THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN TO THE BUSINESS’ PREVIOUS HOME. ON MORE THAN A FEW OCCASIONS, I’VE HAD TO PINCH MYSELF TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING TO ME – IT’S BEEN A FAST AND CRAZY RIDE! […]
Embroidery Thread Organisation Hack- Tidy Up Your Floss Stash
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If you love an organisation hack this is the video for you. Tidy up your collection of embroidery thread in record time so that you can spend more time stitching and less time untangling!
Cross Stitch Terminology- Learning The Lingo
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With this comprehensive list of acronyms and abbreviations you’ll soon be speaking like a stitching pro!