Your cozy corner for all things counted cross stitch: beginner guides, stitching tips and technique, seasonal pattern ideas, and stories from the independent designers we love. New reads every week.
FeaturedNobody teaches you how to wash cross stitch, so most of us guess. Here is the safe way to soak, rinse, dry and press a finished piece without bleeding colors or crushed stitches.
Find your way around the blog, whether you're picking up your first needle or planning your next seasonal make.
Fresh reads on cross stitch technique, patterns and the makers behind them.
Beginner GuidesCross stitch for kids works beautifully once you set the project up right. Here is the fabric, thread and first design I reach for with little hands.
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Beginner GuidesA friendly, no-jargon starter guide covering the handful of supplies you actually need, how to make your first stitch, and the tips that save beginners the most frustration.
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Techniques & TipsThe three main cross stitch fabrics explained simply: how they differ, what "over two" means, and which one to pick depending on your project and experience.
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Beginner GuidesSymbols, grids, colour keys and arrows can look intimidating at first. Here's how to read any cross stitch pattern with confidence, one square at a time.
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Techniques & TipsCut too small and you can't frame it; cut huge and you waste fabric. Here's the simple formula for the right fabric size, plus a calculator that does it for you.
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Beginner GuidesMy Cozy Cross Stitch is open! For now it's all about the blog, with cozy guides, tips and inspiration for stitchers, and our pattern shop on its way.
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