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Heather Holland-Daly, owner of the cross stitch design company Monsterbubbles, has written a book which takes an unusual approach to cross stitch and stitching projects.

Cross stitching is a popular hobby where much time is spent looking for patterns. Here are some tips for finding and selecting charts.

While some cross stitchers prefer to use an embroidery stretcher frame or hoop, others use nothing. To find out what works best for you, try different tools and methods.

Organizing a cross-stitch stash is important for finding a color when you need it. Although it takes time and effort, the rewards are worth it.

People who cross stitch may never tire of buying pre-packaged kits, but they'll certainly get a thrill playing with these easy cross stitch programs and their own photos.

Sometimes it's hard to find just the right cross stitch pattern. That's why many stitchers are learning to design their own charts.

Any addicted cross stitcher knows it's hard to leave a project behind when traveling. Here are some tips for stitching while flying.

How to prevent cross-stitching aches and pains. Discover the social aspects of stitching. Deal with storage, new projects and stitches and unfinished objects.

We are so fortunate to have Elaine Layden from Layden with Stitches be our guest writer today. She has developed a website that has great information.

From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern floral wall hangings, crewel stitches worked with embroidery wool on woven fabric have been an enduring hand embroidery tradition.

Think outside the box and use a not-so traditional filling or weighting materials for your next 3-D needlework projects.

Fabric Inchies, one-inch square mini quilts, came on the art scene about the same time as fabric postcards and Artist Trading Cards. But how does anyone display them?

Cross stitchers can choose from a wide variety of different fabrics, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here's a beginner's guide to the available options.

Biscornu is an eight-sided pincushion, and a must-have to collectors of needlework smalls. Moreso, it can be use as a tree ornament by adding a hanger on one corner.

Bias tape is perfect for quilt, tote bag, eyeglass case finishes,as well as appliquéd Celtic designs and stained glass fabric art.

Julie Jackson started her own brilliant cross stitch design business creating snarky messages with bunnies,hearts and flowers. Check out some designs or make your own.

Stitch a scissors fob personalized with your initials to easily identify your scissors and to keep them from being lost when attending a stitching class or SAL.

Picking the right project is important when starting to learn about cross stitch. The perfect project will teach new techniques and provide a foundation on which to build

Here are a few items that have been test driven and highly recommended by more than 2,000 quilters and quilt artists.

Choose a cookbook, gardening book or home decorating guide to slip in a gift basket.

When you live with a disability, the smallest everyday task can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Even hobbies can seem more frustrating than fun.

Buying beautiful, feminine fashions doesn't mean compromising environmental values. Mehera Shaw creates fashions for the for the real-world, ecologically conscious woman.

You don't have to spend months stitching a gift for someone. Here are some some suggestions for cross stitching a gift when you get an unexpected announcement.

Make high resolution photographic images with the digital camera you already have. It's easy. Stitch panoramas together with software programs like PT Assembler.

A book of embroidery designs, fashion and home projects for modern stitchers.

An easy-peasy project that could be done in a weekend or two, using leftover beading materials from previous projects and a unique button from Grandma's button box.

Cross stitch embroidery is fun, easy to learn, and portable. To get started with cross stitch, all you need is a few inexpensive supplies.

Because pastors work hard all year to serve God and people, Christmas is an excellent time to show appreciation. Here are some gift ideas..

Flat padded ornaments are so easy to make yet the end results are always fabulous pieces. They are great for gift giving all year round or as "keep-me" gifts.

Taking good photographs of finished cross stitch projects, whether for submission to a magazine, recording your work or posting to a blog is important and easily achieved

If you knit, crochet or stitch, it's especially hard to leave your stash behind when flying overseas. However, for a better trip, you need to learn to pack lighter bags.

Quilters on the go can take their qulting projects along with them. Here's how...

Most forms of needlework, regardless of region or culture, began out of necessity. Sashiko is a prime example of mending turning into decorative needle craft.

Although it's frustrating to discover a stain on your hard-labored needlework, you can remove even stubborn stains if you know what works.

If you're like most crafters you love your hobby, but find it challenging to organize your stash. Here are some tips managing your projects and supplies.

This provides guidance on how to take a good photograph of an embroidery project, to keep in a photo album or scrapbook.

From pew decorations to enhancing the church entrance to dressing up the pulpit, fresh and easy ways to decorate the church for your wedding ceremony.