Inspiring techniques from Stitch to Sprang 100 Days of Textile Art Part Two
Creativity has rarely felt so important than during the pandemic. From crochet to quilting, textile art can provide solace during these turbulent times. Having so much time at home has given...
Famous Cross Stitching with The Inbetweeners Well hello there! How are you? It seems to be September already – how did that happen? We’re now on the 3rd adventure in...
all about shoes This month I’m bringing you some shoes. I feel like footwear is a very rewarding object of interest. You can show it in so many ways. From heavy, voluminous...
You don't want the frustration of knots to prevent you from starting a cross stitch! Check out my video which contains the easiest way to begin cross stitch, a smart technique that you'll use all the...
Criss-Crossing Paris by Fiona Sinclair and Sally-Anne Hayes Introduction At Mr X Stitch we love to review textile art and embroidery books for you. There are so many great books to...
There are times when using silk thread is absolutely worth it; just as quilters know to use the best quality fabrics for a lasting quilt, better quality threads will raise the bar on your...
This month I've been thinking a lot about filling stitches, specifically Satin Stitch and Long and Short stitch. These are pretty much the go-to stitches for making up slabs of colour on your...
Hello, how are you doing? It’s time for another extreme cross stitch story – yippee! This is a shark story. What is that you may ask? Check out my cross stitching travels. Where do you cross...
How Do I Cross Stitch Faster? (Trusted Tool & Technique Tips!)
Welcome to Ask Mr X, a series where we answer your embroidery and textile art questions. This time it's a big one - how do you improve your cross stitching speed? If you want...
In homage to our favourite Kingpin, and because it's one of the "easy beginner" techniques, I'm spending today's column on cross stitch tips and how up your xstitch...
