http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/needlework-blog.html Use this handy cross stitch calculator to see how big your design will be when stitched on a different fabric count en-us needlework Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:17:51 GMT Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:17:51 GMT needlework-tips-and-techniques.com http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/drawn-thread-work.html We will learn drawn thread work in band 2 of our stitchalong whitework sampler. Find out the difference between pulled work and drawn thread needlework. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:17:51 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/baby-cross-stitch-patterns.html What better way to celebrate a new addition to the family than by choosing from the baby cross stitch patterns available. This band sampler can be adapted into a new baby card as well. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:57:03 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/olive-oil-on-my-needlepoint.html A bottle of olive oil broke and saturated about half of a needlepoint project that I was working on and have not finished. I washed it in Woollite and Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:46:28 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/twisting-thread.html Is there an easy way to keep threads from twisting while stitching? It is the reason that I can actually see an x on my projects and they don't look Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:40:34 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/outlining-applique-with-backstitch.html What is the correct way to make a point with backstitch? For example points on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:23:05 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/about-me.html Join me as I relate a story about me and my love of needlework. Find out how I ended up doing something I love and earning money too! Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:31:18 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/bitten-by-the-designing-bug.html I started cross stitching when I was in high school, back in the late 1970's. I wanted to stitch butterflies and moths but the only patterns I could Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:17:17 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/creative-inspiration.html What gives you creative inspiration. Share your story and read how Maria was inspired to combine her love of needlework and painting. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:09:08 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/trying-to-find-a-stitch-my-grandmother-used.html I'm trying to find a stitch my grandmother used in the 1940s. It looks like a square bird foot, or a comb with the some tynes (spaced out)going one Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:25:34 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/blackwork-for-beginners-new.html Blackwork for beginners new ebook is your road map to success. We show you how to plan your double running stitch journeys and get the results you want with no tangles or frustration Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:20:09 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/organize-your-stash.html Do you have trouble finding your needlework supplies? Ever bought the same thread twice? Learn how to organize your stash. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:32:57 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/how-to-remove-a-pop-stain.html I accidently spilled pop (soft drink) on my cross stitch fabric in the upper left corner and a small spot on the left bottom corner. Is there a way Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:50:38 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/cross-stitch-pattern-from-photo.html I am looking for a computer program that will scan a photo so you can cross stitch the picture. I am wanting to cross stitch a picture of my parents Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:34:09 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/beginner-cross-stitch-kits.html All sorts of subjects are included in these beginner cross stitch kits. A great introduction to cross stitch. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:41:54 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/cross-stitching-kits.html Choose from these mini cross stitching kits of sports and occupations. Just 1.50 each. These cross stitching kits are great for beginners of any age learning how to cross stitch. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:40:10 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/blackwork-chess-board.html A few years ago I was waiting in a very long queue to visit the first Outdoor Show at the NEC in Birmingham. We had been delayed entering due to Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:54:54 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/white-work-sampler.html Join in the stitchalong and create a white work sampler step by step. We will cover pulled thread embroidery to create a drawn thread and drawn fabric sampler Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:52:45 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/threads.html Tips for how to use hand embroidery threads, including separating strands, how many strands to stitch with, starting and finishing off. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:13:18 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/yellow-stain-from-cardboard-on-a-piece-of-needlework-help.html My mom made a piece of needlework when she was pregnant with me - it was framed with cardboard backing it. Through the years it has developed a Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:18:05 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/how-do-i-remove-stains-from-dmc-floss.html I just finished a cross stitch project using DMC floss. I washed the finished work with mild soap and water but one of the brown floss stained part Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:03:33 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/dusty-embroidery-picture.html I have a framed (but not under glass) embroidery picture that my mother made 30 years ago. It has been hanging in an attic for years and is dusty Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:32:36 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/blackwork-needlework.html Blackwork needlework doesn't have to be stitched in black! These pretty blackwork windmills by Carol Leather are worked in three shades of blue. Sun, 25 May 2008 11:05:06 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/reversible-cross-stitch.html A guide to reversible cross stitch. One of a number of cross stitch methods which gives your cross stitch a neat back. Fri, 23 May 2008 05:53:41 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/photo-to-cross-stitch.html Step by step instructions for converting a photo to cross stitch. Make your own pattern using cross stitch software Easy Cross. Wed, 21 May 2008 14:17:27 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/colcha-embroidery.html An introduction to the technique of colcha embroidery from New Mexico. Mon, 19 May 2008 05:08:20 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/how-to-embroider.html Want to know how to embroider? I will guide you through many different embroidery techniques and help you learn to embroider through the use of many free embroidery lessons. Sat, 17 May 2008 08:11:09 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200805.html Sat, 10 May 2008 16:45:40 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/quilting-and-needlepoint.html I have this idea that I would like to make a checkerboard sort of quilt. I would like to have all the dark squares be a pieced design and all the Tue, 06 May 2008 06:05:57 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/carols-needlework-blog.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:57:13 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:22:57 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/bullion-stitch.html The bullion stitch or bullion knot is a versatile hand embroidery stitch. See how to make bullion roses, strawberries and flowers with it here. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:47:17 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/organizing-embroidery-floss.html Ideas for organizing embroidery floss to prevent your needlework box getting in a tangled mess. Lots of ideas and solutions for embroidery floss storage. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:55:39 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/blackwork-made-easy.html Carol's hard copy blackwork book is just excellent! The visual aspects of this book make it so easy to know what she is talking about. Also if you Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:56:23 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/free-embroidery-designs.html A page to help you find all the free embroidery designs throughout my site. Whether you are looking for blackwork, cross stitch, needlepoint or whitework there is something here for you to try. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:56:10 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/little-ones-birds.html The Little Ones birds are so cute, my favourite is the Thrush. I love the colours on these designs and as with the other kits in this range, the Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:59:46 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/help-red-wine-stain.html I was startled by the phone and spilt a glass of red wine over 3 embroidery pictures I had done for my new nephews quilt. How do I remove the stain? Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:58:23 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/has-anyone-tried-this.html I am currently cross stitching a design on an afghan done in afghan stitch. As you probably know afghan stitch makes little squares that allow for Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:22:23 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/blackwork-fill-patterns.html Hi Carol, Do you make up all your fill patterns for blackwork out of your head? Also, are there any places one can go to get blackwork fill patterns Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:21:06 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/little-ones-teddy-bear.html This Little Ones cross stitch teddy bear has such a cute face, the bow could be stitched in any colour but as I had matching background paper I Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:24:37 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/little-ones-puffin.html Who couldn't resist this cute & cuddly looking puffin? I was looking for something a little different that could be used as a male birthday card and Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:23:30 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/little-ones-field-mouse.html Another great design from the Little Ones range, perfect for turning into a greetings card. I'm a big fan of this collection, so many cute Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:23:04 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/kids-stitch-kit.html Try a kids stitch kit on a transport theme. Boys and girls love crafts and these cross stitch beginners kits are bound to get them going. Cars and planes, diggers and trains are all easy to stitch for children of any age. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:42:20 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/little-ones-mouse-racing-car-plus-many-more.html I've been stitching for around 16 years now but i still prefer small, quick to finish kits & charts than can be turned into decorated cards. The Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:49:57 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/lazy-daisy-stitch.html Stitch a cute little strawberry using lazy daisy stitch (also known as detached chain stitch). This one has pride of place on my summer strawberries crazy quilt block. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:42:54 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/how-to-needlepoint.html Learn how to needlepoint with this needlepoint stitch guide to velvet stitch. Great for creating a fur-like texture for animals or can be used for needlepoint rugs. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:38:50 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/hoop-stains-on-embroidery.html I have a dirty mark around the area where I held the hoop while working my embroidery. How do I clean it without affecting the the fabric and Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:51:23 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/crazy-quilt-block.html Join me, as I make a crazy quilt block, with step by step photographs showing how to do foundation piecing for your crazy quilt. These crazy quilt instructions show the stitch and flip technique. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:57:41 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/crazy-quilt-embroidery.html Crazy quilt embroidery is enjoying interest amongst today's needleworkers. Using a wide variety of crazy quilt stitches you can decorate your work and create more than just quilts for your bed! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:22:32 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200803.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:46:32 GMT http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/chain-stitch-embroidery.html Chain stitch embroidery is simple but effective. There are many variations on the chain stitch (including lazy daisy stitch) learn how to stitch them here. 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