Cross Stitch Fabric Count Explained
Sara McLean Fabric count confused me for far longer than I want to admit. I’d see “14-count” or “18-count” printed…
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Needlepoint Stitch Types
When I first picked up needlepoint, I genuinely believed there was one stitch — the small diagonal one…
Aida vs Needlepoint Canvas
People often ask me which fabric is “better” between Aida and needlepoint canvas, and the honest answer is…
Needlepoint Thread vs Embroidery Floss
I once tried to finish a needlepoint canvas using embroidery floss because it happened to be sitting in…
Needlepoint Canvas Types & Mesh
The first canvas I ever bought was chosen entirely because I liked the picture printed on it. I…
What’s the Difference Between Cross Stitch and Needlepoint?
I’ll be honest—I almost ruined my first needlepoint canvas because I thought it was just “fancier cross stitch.”…
Needlepoint vs Embroidery: The Real Difference (And Why It Matters)
Needlepoint is counted grid work on rigid canvas with thick yarn. You cover every square methodically. Embroidery is…
How to Sew On Quilt Labels: 4 Easy Methods (With Exact Measurements)
Okay, I’m gonna be honest with you. When I finished my very first quilt back in 2008, I…
How to Add Custom Text with Reverse Appliqué
I was terrified of ruining it. That’s the honest truth nobody tells you when you’re learning reverse appliqué…
How to Transfer a Sown In Logo From One Shirt to Another
I nearly ruined my grandfather’s baseball shirt five years ago trying to save it. The embroidered crest had…