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I‘ve just completed a revamp of our website information pages and also our free cross stitch patterns. You can access both of these sections here: free cross stitch patterns and information . I hope one of the patterns will come in handy (perhaps the little Christmas design) and it would be very i...

The finer fabric with a high thread count almost always looks better for me. I think this is because the shape of the individual cross stitches is less obvious and each stitch becomes more a point of colour in the overall design. Of course it depends on the design, but I think the trees and branches...

Hi Meme. I always ask how they attach the cross stitch to the backing board. Some framers lace the work at the back and others just use adhesive tape. I’ve found over the years that the traditional method of lacing gives better results, but the down side is that framers who do it this way are normal...

How interesting to hear some of the background to the design. It was certainly worth the effort to get it just right.

Yes Ayna I agree that is one big problem with the subtle shadings: it is just so easy to miss a mistake before it becomes a real pest to correct.

Hi Spelena and welcome to the forum from another newcomer. Terrible what havoc a relatively few bankers and politicians have caused in the World. So carry on stitching!

Hi Athalie. Yes I know exactly what you mean about old sepia photos. They have a lovely quality and atmosphere about them.

Hi Tiffany. I think you have raised an interesting point about “old and modern at the same time”. Maybe it’s because the sepia tones fit in very well with modern decor; but the romantic treatment of the subject matter, like the first photographs, echoes decades past?

Hi Oricat. If it helps, you can see a list of some cross stitch shops in the London area on this page: London cross stitch shops.The phone numbers are listed, so you can always ring them before visiting.

Hi Calico. Glad to hear you went for the Jobelan. The finer background makes the finished project look so much better! I too was reluctant to tackle black or dark navy evenweave fabric, even though some of the designs look terrific. So a few years ago I bought a needlework uplight. This is a lightbo...

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Hi , I did not really get on very well with a lap stand. The frame which I like best is a one-leg adjustable free standing frame. The advantage of this is that the arm holding the cross stitch can be moved up or down, and back and forwards towards me. So I can sit back in an easy chair and adjust it...

Hi to Serinde (from the west of Scotland like my husband) Mabel, Faith, Tiffstitch, JA and Vanessa. Thanks for asking about my designs Faith: you can see a selection of them on these web pages: Britain in cross stitch and Heirlooms Needlecraft.

Hi Carol and Lucyloo. I also used to live in Nottingham Carol (for 4 years at art college) and I bet you are finding it a little different in Melbourne. What a small world! Thanks also to Carole from South Carolina, Melanie and Corey for making me feel part of the group. I’m pleased to say Corey tha...

Hi Squirrel, What a nice welcome from the other side of the world. We’re all getting very used to it – but these international links are great! I’m stitching a historical sampler set at the moment, which is very time consuming but I’m really enjoying it. I will try to put a link to my blog into my...

Hi Everyone, I’ve just joined the forum and thought I would call by and introduce myself. I’m from the north of England and worked as a teacher until the urge to start my own business overwhelmed me. It was naive, but I really thought I could run a shop with the baby in a playpen. How wrong I was, e...