http://crossstitch.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Cross-Stitch GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-03T06:00:04Z Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:04 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/04/crafty-bloggers-update-16.htm One of the many blogs I read this week was Reflections in the Pond. Silverlotus wrote a post entitled, "Cross Stitcher's Public Awareness Leaugue". Her post is well... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/04/crafty-bloggers-update-16.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:05 +0000 2009-07-04T06:00:05Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/03/free-sailboat-cross-stitch-motif-pattern.htm The heat is really getting to me at my house - it's dry and no rain in sight. If it is going to be this hot, I wish I... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/03/free-sailboat-cross-stitch-motif-pattern.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:04 +0000 2009-07-03T06:00:04Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/02/free-bodice-ripper-bookmark-pattern.htm I don't remember when I started reading romance novels. I do know that I hid what I was reading from my dad. He didn't approve of such stuff.... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/02/free-bodice-ripper-bookmark-pattern.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:34 +0000 2009-07-02T06:00:34Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/01/why-no-knots-in-cross-stitch.htm One thing beginning stitchers are sure to hear when they ask advice from an experience stitcher is "No knots!" When securing floss in Cross Stitch, different methods are used.... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/07/01/why-no-knots-in-cross-stitch.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:59 +0000 2009-07-01T06:00:59Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/30/mini-cross-stitch-christmas-ornaments.htm Mini Cross-Stitch Ornaments is one of the latest publications produced by Kooler Design Studio and Leisure Arts. As you know, it is never too early to start on your... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/30/mini-cross-stitch-christmas-ornaments.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:34 +0000 2009-06-30T06:00:34Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/29/do-you-prefer-charts-or-kits.htm I have stitched a lot of Cross Stitch projects in my life-time. Personally, for small projects like ornaments or gift tags, I do not mind using a kit, but... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/29/do-you-prefer-charts-or-kits.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:26 +0000 2009-06-29T06:00:26Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/28/finding-candlewicking-thread.htm I recently found a source for candlewicking thread. I prefer to use the "real thing" for my projects even though cotton embroidery floss and perle cotton thread work too.... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/28/finding-candlewicking-thread.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:00:37 +0000 2009-06-28T06:00:37Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/27/crafty-bloggers-update-15.htm Here's what some of my favorite crafty bloggers have been up to this week: About.com Family CraftsWhat are your cleaning tips for crafting with kids? Please take a moment to share... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/27/crafty-bloggers-update-15.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:00:31 +0000 2009-06-27T06:00:31Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/26/how-do-you-protect-your-fabric.htm 100Karen posted this question in the Forum: I am working on a very large cross stitch project and using a tilted hoop. How do I avoid making the stitched I... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/26/how-do-you-protect-your-fabric.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:09 +0000 2009-06-26T06:00:09Z http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/25/free-small-hardanger-cross-pattern.htm Photo © Connie G. BarwickLike Cross Stitch, Hardanger Embroidery is a counted thread embroidery style. This free Small Cross pattern is simple enough for beginners. Because it... http://crossstitch.about.com/b/2009/06/25/free-small-hardanger-cross-pattern.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:32:49 +0000 2009-06-25T06:32:49Z