Cross Stitch & Embroidery How To & Ideas
It's time to stitch up a storm! You won't be short of ideas with all these exciting embroidery projects and stitching guides to keep you inspired. What are you waiting for? Dive straight in!
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Give it a go! An introduction to Bargello
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Everything there is to know about merino wool
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Flora & Fauna: The new pattern collection from The Yarn Collective
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Indie June 2021 - The year of the hobby hustle!
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Introducing the Paintbox Tiles collection
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How to block your knitting and crochet projects
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Breast Cancer Haven
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Pretty picnic basket napkin embroidery - free tutorial!
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How to knit your first sweater
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Honour Dr Martin Luther King Jr with this embroidery project
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Learn how to make a hexagon quilt with our tutorial
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How to weave a picnic blanket holder
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Picnic in style with this fun hotdog quilt pattern!
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Get involved with the Nightingale Cancer Support Centre and their Stitches of Support project!
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23 gorgeous handmade jewellery ideas