Connie's Cross-Stitch Blog May 2008 Archive

Photo © Connie G. Thomas Weddings always make me cry. I can't really explain why. I have always thought that there must be some sort of subliminal message ... Read More

Photo and Design © Connie G. Thomas I enjoy trying new flosses. So when I received a set of Valdani flosses to test out, I wanted to design some ... Read More

Photo courtesy PriceGrabber Many Cross Stitchers enjoy other embroidery styles related to Cross Stitch. I enjoy designing and stitching hand embroidery projects. I get lots of questions on this ... Read More

Graphic © Connie G. Thomas In my original collection of Alphabet Mini Samplers, the letter X was represented by a xylophone. I received an email from a teacher who ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Thomas The free Candlewicking Trio Pattern is one of the growing collection of patterns for this traditional needlework style. The graphic at right represents the ... Read More

The upright cross stitch is a versatile stitch. Upright cross stitches may be stitched individually or be placed over a cross stitch with the resulting stitch referred to as ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Thomas Do you pick which project you will take on a trip before you pack your clothes? If you take your Cross Stitch on the road, ... Read More

A recent email I received contained this question:What do these numbers - 140w by 63h - mean on a Cross Stitch chart?These numbers are the dimensions of the Cross Stitch ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Thomas Mending clothes may not be a popular task, but the saying is true - the sooner you fix the tear, the less damage it will do. ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Thomas My nephew graduates from kindergarten this week. We are all so proud of him. I wish I could have been there, but I figure ... Read More

One of my favorite features of About.com Cross Stitch is the collection of Cross Stitch Tips submitted by stitchers. I look forward to receiving the tip submissions. The ... Read More

My fiance is in the process of starting a new hobby. He used to travel, but right now that is not an option. So, he has decided to ... Read More

I've added some new patterns to the Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern Collection including blackwork and punchneedle patterns and a new Cross Stitch design. These patterns are part of a ... Read More

I am a bit obsessed with floss - some people collect patterns, some collect fabrics - me, I love to try all sorts of flosses and fibers for stitching. ... Read More

One of my favorite brands associated with Cross Stitch has always been Charles Craft. They offer quality Cross Stitch fabric in a variety of colors. In addition to ... Read More

Graphic © Connie G. Thomas The Pinwheel Welcome is another in a series of Quilt-Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns I have been working on lately. I have always loved quilts, ... Read More

Recently I added the free Gather Ye Rosebuds (Kitties) pattern to the collection of free patterns at About.com Cross Stitch. Well, now the pattern has gone to the ... Read More

Graphic © Connie G. Thomas Mother's Day is almost here, so if you haven't chosen a project to make for Mom, you better get cracking. The latest addition to ... Read More

Today is my "little" sister's birthday - Happy Birthday Sis! I am not going to tell you how old she is because (1) she would kill me and ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Thomas Hot off the needle, I photographed this stitching project right after I finished and before I removed my gridding lines. The free Gather Ye ... Read More

Photo Courtesy PriceGrabber Stitch Graffiti by Heather Holland-Daly is a good choice book for beginning stitchers. The designs are fresh and easy. Unique finishing instructions are provided for each design ... Read More

One of my personal favorite aspects of the About.com Cross Stitch site is the Cross Stitch Photo Album. I love seeing what other stitchers are up to and I ... Read More

I really like to use Cross Stitch to decorate functional items. I like making cards and pins or using unusual frames. If you are similarly inclined, get ideas ... Read More

Dangal posted this comment in the About.com Cross Stitch Forum:"I've heard DMC is going bankrupt! Anyone knowing anything about this? Look under Latest News at http://www.dmc.com/>" Before you panic and ... Read More

Graphic © Connie G. Thomas The Long-Armed Smyrna Cross Stitch is a variation of the Smyrna Cross Stitch that incorporates a petite upright cross stitch laid over a cross stitch stitched ... Read More