Questions tagged [cross-stitch]

Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. Use this tag if your question is about techniques, materials, or patterns involved with cross stitching, or starting or finishing a cross-stitch project.

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Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture.

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Is a parking method a good strategy to cross stitch a pattern with many single points?

What strategy shall I use to cross stitch a pattern which has a lot of single points/cross like the one below: I have seen a lots of video about the parking method, but it seems to be always demonstrated on big fixed "looms", which seems to prevent…
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Is it standard to fill in every cross stitch square or is it acceptable/preferable to leave some blank?

I'm planning to start a cross stitch project soon using one of the online cross stitch pattern creators so that I can use an image of my choice instead of finding an existing pattern that I like. The pattern creator wants me to fill in the white…
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How can I seal cross-stitched keychains?

I have small, square, plastic keychains that I've mounted tiny, cross-stitched pieces to. I want to seal them with something that will both keep the stitching from falling off and also keep it free from dirt etc. I generally use something like Mod…
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How to repair a cross-stitched bookmark

A couple of years ago I made this bookmark for my son: As you can see, it is fraying at the edges from use. (Not visible is a backing of 14 count aida that is held to the front with white back-stitching. In retrospect, this was not a good…
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