Cross-stitching and needlework
Cross-Stitching on black fabric may not be common and brings with it some unique challenges but it can produce some very distinctive pieces. Find out how.
Your local thread store may not stock the complete range of DMC colors (such as new releases). Here are some alternatives that can be used as substitutes.
Learn how to use specialty threads such as variegated and metallic floss in your cross-stitch projects to add fun and interesting dimension to your pieces
Cross-stitch pieces can become dirty due to handling while they are worked on, cleaning and ironing is a scary but essential step before they can be framed.
Free chart designed by Thread-Bare to mark Independence Day
A free chart of a wolf image in celebration of Canada Day 150
How to choose the right image size, colors, sharpening & dithering options when making a custom cross-stitch chart to produce the best quality pattern.
The stereotype of cross-stitching is one of kitsch and grannies. But times have changed and cross-stitching is now modern, fun and, dare we say, sometimes edgy!
Learn the basic techniques to start cross-stitching
Progress of a cross-stitch piece based on a large dragon pattern from Heaven and Earth Designs (HAED).
Examples of cross-stitches using different numbers of stands of floss across various fabric thread counts using full-cross stitches and half-cross (tent) stitching.
