We often get calls asking if we take finished needlework (for free), usually when someone has passed away and their family can’t keep it all. We used to say no but we’ve changed our minds. From now on we’ll take it (again, for free) and hang it on the walls in the store. If someone…
This flosstube video is a message of encouragement to beginners. It can be intimidating trying something new, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. And you’re going to have fun and stitch something beautiful!
I am by no means saying these are the best or the only methods. But they are the ones that sell best at our shop. Floss bobbins and plastic storage box We sell a lot of these, they are something of an ’old standard’ going back many years. I remember my mom having boxes and…
Ha Ha… sure you don’t.
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* Legacy Post: This was posted by Sheena on January 26, 2013. Oils, acylics, and watercolours whether they are originals or prints are easy for most picture framers to frame. Needle-art is quite different and complex. Framers not used to stretching material may find this a challenge, especially if the stitching is tight and the…
* Legacy Post: This one comes from our old blog from January 28, 2013. There have been some questions about the difference between counted cross stitch and stamped cross stitch over the past couple of days. Counted cross stitch comes as a printed chart and then you get to decide what count of fabric you…
** Legacy post. We thought it would be fun to bring in some posts from the old blog. This was posted on February 9th, 2013 by Sheena: All cross stitch fabric comes counted, unless, of course, it is printed. If you have a chart or pattern 140 stitches x 140 stitches then your finished size…
No, of course not. DMC discontinued these 7 colours for a very legitimate reason. But we did wonder for a moment. It all started when, in preparation for the store’s move, we ordered a very cool DMC spinner. We excitedly started to transfer the floss but were confused when we took a handful of skeins…
I’d like to state right away that I inherited this giant thread ball… it is not of my making. When I bought the store this ball was in a plastic bin with some tapestry wool and a few other leftover things. I had a good laugh when I saw it but it has come in…
