The fabric, thread, and needles should be of high quality to ensure that the finished product looks beautiful and lasts for years to come. After researching and testing various cross stitch kits ...

giant squid-coloured embroidery thread (we used DMC thread and the colours you need are on the pattern, but you can also choose your own colours) cross-stitch fabric (we used Aida 14 count fabric) an ...

Young Pennsylvania German women used show towels to display their handiness with a needle in order to entice prospective ...

Thread your embroidery floss through the needle and tie a knot (several times) at one end. Begin cross stitching your canvas, following your pattern exactly. This is how the back will look.