This article was originally published 15th Oct 2020 and has been updated in April 2026 with new resources and product recommendations. From Tracey's Workbasket I've been stitching for over 22 years … read more

Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Waste not, want not?”Organizing your leftover DMC embroidery floss from previous cross stitch projects can be a gold mine and can help you when you … read more

Cross Stitch Project Mistakes and Blended Color Nightmares   The First of Many Mistakes I had a long drawn-out cross stitch project on my frame (I am ashamed to say) for … read more

No End in Sight, But I Don't Care Projects, projects everywhere! Is there any end in sight?—I don’t care. As I survey my house, I am flabbergasted by the ever-growing collect … read more

HOW TO FRAME CROSS STITCH? How to Frame Cross Stitch Projects? A common question that I receive and often asked across the web. For finished projects, to cover with glass or not to cove … read more