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How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when Cross Stitching By : John Wigham RSI is thought to be caused by work tasks which are performed repeatedly, thereby causing muscular strain and eventually injury. RSI can be defined as inflammation of the tendons round a joint resulting from regular, repeated movements of that joint. And yes, you've guessed, poor posture, stress and overwork also contribute to the symptoms... 5 Things You Must Know When Using Beads in Cross Stitch By : John Wigham Beads can add a wonderful touch to your cross-stitch project. They bring dimension and beauty to any needlework. However, there are some things you need to know about beads so you can make sure they are appropriate for your project. There are also some tips you can use to ensure that cross stitching with beads is fun rather than frustrating... What's The Difference Between DMC and Anchor Yarns By : John Wigham There are many different types of cross-stitching and embroidery yarns, and a multitude of companies that produce them. What is the difference between them and their yarns? Let's look closely at two of these major companies, both producing high quality yarns, doing a comparison study between them at the end... Cross Stitch Bookmarks: A Great Alternative to Cards By : John Wigham As cross stitchers, we love to create personalised cards for our nearest and dearest on birthdays, at Christmas or other special times. The chances are that these cards are much appreciated by the recipients, displayed prominently for a few days, and then perhaps placed in a drawer or a cupboard, where they will stay for many more months, rarely seen. Here's an idea... How To Clean Your Cross Stitch Pictures By : John Wigham After you spend many hours creating a beautiful cross stitch picture, the last thing you want to do is damage it during cleaning. Many experts suggest you always clean your projects when you finish to remove the oils left behind when you touched the cloth. These oils can attract a suprisingly large amount of dirt over time... Who Else Wants to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas? By : John Wigham If you haven't tried cross stitching on plastic canvas, you should. With plastic canvas, you can create unique cross stitch projects that you can't create with fabric. For instance, because the plastic is firm, you can even create stunning three-dimensional projects... Why Not Cross Stitch a Fantasy Dragon? By : John Wigham Looking through some stitching catalogues recently, I came across a wealth of fantasy dragon designs. There was a great deal of choice of creatures and designs, and they all looked attractive and impressive... How To Start Creating Your Own Cross Stitch Designs (Part I) By : John Wigham Have you ever searched for ages and not found that particular pattern you've been dreaming about doing? Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, why not try creating your own cross stitch designs? My Worst Cross Stitch Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale! By : John Wigham I can read. I can count. I can thread a needle... so why did everything suddenly go wrong with a counted cross stitch project I started last year? I began enthusiastically enough. I had planned to stitch... Sun, Sea, Sand, and ... Stitching! By : John Wigham Going away on holiday can be a great opportunity to indulge yourself in your favourite pastime... cross stitching, of course! But which cross stitch projects should you consider taking? 10 Good Reasons to Take Up Cross Stitch By : John Wigham There are a numerous reasons for taking up the beguiling, blue-collar craft of cross stitch, ten of which are shown below. So continue reading then pay a visit to your local craft shop and start your cross stitching career... Cross Stitch and Men - Crossing the Gender Barrier By : John Wigham Surprisingly, many men love to pull out those needles and threads to cross-stitch projects that they enjoy. It possibly starts out as a means of simply relieving stress. Since Cross Stitch is not considered "manly", it causes many people to wonder about the men who love to cross-stitch and leads to a number of interesting questions... 3 Great Tricks Performed by Cross Stitch Professionals By : John Wigham It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced cross-stitch stitcher, you want your finished picture to look as good as possible. But getting that professional look takes practice and skill, so here are three great tricks the professionals use to make their designs look better than the rest... Five Years and Five Continents: Completed at Last By : John Wigham A true story, beautifully written by a young flight attendant as she attempts to master the beguiling craft of cross stitch... "Never again," I said to myself over and over. I must have been out of my mind when I chose Majestic Magnolia, a gorgeous design I simply couldn't resist... the Basics of Cross Stitch By : What is this thing called cross stitch? Well...in a way, cross stitch is just like embroidery or needlepoint. But that one statement will often bring many handcrafters to the boiling point. Die hards from each type of craft think that their own craft is the best and they just don't like being compared to the others. Using Beads in Cross Stitch By : -Katrina Renouf Many people like to add embellishments to their cross stitch, and a great way to do this is with beads. In many situations, it’s also another way to avoid doing the dreaded French knot!

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