Cross stitch tips

These cross stitch tips for large projects are ones you won't want to miss out on. They'll make your experience a whole lot easier!

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!

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!

You too, can master the rude cross-stitch sampler. The products in this post were updated in April 2018.

You too, can master the rude cross-stitch sampler. The products in this post were updated in April 2018.

Although the basics of cross stitch are pretty easy to get the hang of, these hints and tips should help make it even easier and give your work a professional look.

If you have heard of the railroad method for cross stitch but are not sure what it is or how to do it then I am going to explain all. The main reason to use it is to get neater cross stitches, but there are other benefits. This is NOT an advanced technique; it's easy to master and is actually pretty handy to know whether you are a cross stitch beginner or more advanced stitcher.

When first starting a new hobby, it can be easy to be discouraged by mistakes. If you follow these tips, you should be stitching like a pro in no time!

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!

So you know how to make a few nice neat rows of cross stitches, but where some beginner stitchers can get into a tangle is how to move around a pattern. There is no real right or wrong way to do this and the more you stitch, the more you will discover your own rhythm and way of working. But, if you're getting in knots