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Adding beads to your embroidery is one of the most fascinating ways to adorn your embroidery projects. This does not only add visual interest and a distinctive form of beauty but also gives your needlework a three-dimensional look.Contributor: Amy WellsPublished: Nov 21, 2009
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Manga Cross-Stitch: Make Your Own Graphic Art Needlework by Helen McCarthy. Andrews McMeel Publishing; Har/Cdr edition (August 1, 2009).
‘Stitchers often get stereotyped as middle-aged ladies in cardigans, anime and manga fans as geeky teenage misfits. Both stereotypes are equally inaccurate – because both groups are just people who love beautiful things and want to create [...]
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Carrol Nielsen of Carrol Nielsen's Christmas Designs says that, "It seems like I have had a needle and thread in hand since a very young age and I often joke that my family wouldn't recognize me without it." Carrol hails from the "Land Down Under" and it has a definite influence on her stitching as you can see here!
Photo © Carrol Nielsen's Christmas DesignsCarrol's designs are dominated by Koalas. Koalas for Christmas, baby samplers, and...
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Not only is this project gorgeous, it only took X_Woman a month to stitch it! She says, "Hey, what can I say? I love cross stitch!" Read more.The design is by Joan Elliot, from her book Bewitching Cross Stitch. Photo © X_woman
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Submit a PhotoI never seem to keep my posts completely wordless, but here are more blogs posts featuring photos on Wordless Wednesday at About.com.
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Here you will find 5 links to websites that offer Disney cross stitch patterns, each Disney image is special and no matter which one you choose, the magic of Disney will be sure to accompany your wonderful Disney cross stitch masterpiece.Contributor: Michelle M. Guilbeau-SheppardPublished: Nov 13, 2009
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For survivors-to-be whose healing arsenal includes attitude. I dedicate this post, on this particular day, to Gloria Rosa Linda, who is going to beat the living shit out of breast cancer. Sewing kits range from $12 to $20, depending on what materials you'd like to include. The folks behind this made bracelets, too, but not for sale. "Just to yell back at the fucking cancer." (subversivecrossstitch.com, via Fuzzy Gerdes)...
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Kimberly Scola provides proof that cross-stitch isn't always twee with her tributes to the Smiths, though I bet Morrissey never thought his song lyrics would be immortalised in embroidery thread. The artwork shown here is also a perfect pre-Chrismas mantra!...
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Connie Colvin sent in this photo of two finished cross stitch pieces from the free Byzantine Tile patterns. She describes the projects. "I haven't cross stitched in more than 8 years (I crochet and knit primarily) but happened on the free patterns for the Byzantine Tiles and had to pick up a needle! I had also never worked with linen before but really love the look. I plan to stitch more, now!" Read more. Photo © Connie Colvin
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If you enjoy learning new stitches, then the free Golden Rule Sampler pattern will be right up your alley. If you have never tried out any cross stitch variations, this sampler may be just the place to start. Go beyond the basic cross stitch!Stitches used in this sampler include:
Four-Sided Stitch
Elongated Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch, Over One
Long-Armed Smyrna Stitch
Underlined Cross Stitch
Laced Cross Stitch
Elongated Cross StitchStitch...
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Crowns are significant symbols for several different reasons and occasions.
Christians use the crown to signify the heavenly reward they will receive after the suffering here on earth.
The Crown is often used as a symbol in Mardi Gras celebrations.
Crowns symbolize royalty, sovereignty, and power.
The Claddagh, a crown above two hands clasping a heart, is a Gaelic symbol of lasting love, eternal friendship, and loyalty.
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