Practical cross stitch techniques and tips to make every project neater and more enjoyable, from fractional stitches to fabric counts and floss strands.

Nobody 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.
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The 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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Cut 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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