Tutorials

back of embroidery hoop finished with felt

How to Finish the Back of Your Cross Stitch Hoo...

Learn how to give your cross stitch hoop a clean, professional finish using felt! This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to trim, gather, and blanket stitch the back for...

How to Finish the Back of Your Cross Stitch Hoo...

Learn how to give your cross stitch hoop a clean, professional finish using felt! This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to trim, gather, and blanket stitch the back for...

a photo of two hands putting a finished cross stitch project into soapy water to clean

How to Wash, Dry, and Iron Your Finished Cross ...

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to properly wash, dry, and iron your finished cross stitch project. Learn how to soak your piece in soapy water, gently dry it using...

How to Wash, Dry, and Iron Your Finished Cross ...

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to properly wash, dry, and iron your finished cross stitch project. Learn how to soak your piece in soapy water, gently dry it using...

Close up of cross stitch showing half stitches before finishing them into full stitches

How to Do a Basic Cross Stitch (And Keep the Ba...

This guide will walk you through how to create a basic cross stitch, step by step, while keeping the back of your work tidy.

How to Do a Basic Cross Stitch (And Keep the Ba...

This guide will walk you through how to create a basic cross stitch, step by step, while keeping the back of your work tidy.

An image showing a needle and thread going through aida fabric to start stitching

How to Start & End Your Threads Neatly in Cross...

In this tutorial, we’ll cover three ways to start your thread plus how to securely end your thread.

How to Start & End Your Threads Neatly in Cross...

In this tutorial, we’ll cover three ways to start your thread plus how to securely end your thread.

Multiple colors of threads on top of aida fabric.

How to Prepare Your Fabric & Thread

In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to find the center of your fabric, cut your thread to the right length, and separate strands for stitching.

How to Prepare Your Fabric & Thread

In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to find the center of your fabric, cut your thread to the right length, and separate strands for stitching.

A cross stitch pattern featuring a grid layout with a floral design, showing symbols and color codes for stitching guidance.

How to Read a Cross Stitch Pattern

If you’re new to counted cross stitch, reading a cross stitch pattern might seem confusing at first. But don’t worry! Once you understand the basics, it’s easy to follow along...

How to Read a Cross Stitch Pattern

If you’re new to counted cross stitch, reading a cross stitch pattern might seem confusing at first. But don’t worry! Once you understand the basics, it’s easy to follow along...