Cross stitch basics

An beginner's guide to cross stitch, from picking out materials to starting your your first project. Avoid common mistakes and learn a new craft!

Learn how to cross stitch with this quick and easy guide to making cross stitches. Learn the basics of cross stitch and get to stitching quickly with this easy cross stitch tutorial.

Cross stitch is a fantastic, relaxing hobby! Learn how to cross stitch with this easy, beginner friendly tutorial from Purple Leaf Designs - try it today!

Modern cross stitch and embroidery Stitch your stress away with our modern cross stitch patterns, kits and supplies. Browse our collection with hundreds of x stitch designs, most of them suitable for beginners. They make great gifts for your collegues, globetrotting friends, and new born babies. We use premium supplies in our kits, from European

In this post, I am sharing 10 tools to make cross stitch easier and help you along your cross stitch journey.

Here I cover 7 different thread starts: Ways to make that first stitch so that your thread stays in place and keeps your back tidy!

The loop start is the best cross stitch trick! It's so easy, too! Never struggle to start your cross stitch projects again - read the loop start tutorial!

After what seems like ages I have picked up some cross stitch and it feels so good to be stitching again! The trigger that got me started again was that my absolute favourite cross stitch designers…

I have to share with you my latest obsession – Disney cross-stitch patterns! As a huge Disney fan, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at creating some of these adorable patterns that are …