Cross stitch floss

I posted the above picture on Instagram. It's my Summer Solstice pattern with a skein of DMC stranded cotton, shade 90. As you can see, it perfectly matches the shades I have chosen for the pattern and I think it will make a great alternative if you want to give your version a completely different look. I received a comment from Elizabeth Braun of the Sew In Love blog who correctly pointed out that variegated threads can give "a random, unpredictable" result and may not always work out the…

I’ll admit this is something I never really think about, but do you use different numbers of strands of floss in different projects or different parts of a project? Unless the pattern says ot…

Fantastic swatch idea from Peppermint Purple. Plastic canvas, wrapped floss, back stitched numbers.

Have you ever managed to eke out those last few cross stitches with a piece of thread...but then have no idea how to finish off the tiny end of thread that is left? Good news...there is a really easy trick to run that little bit of floss under some stitches to secure it. Watch the video to see how simple it is!

View, download and print Dmc Floss Color Charts pdf template or form online. 2 Dmc Floss Color Charts are collected for any of your needs.

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"How do I stitch with variegated thread?" I have seen this question asked so many times, and it's about as broad a question as asking, "What should I eat?" Broad questions usually get broad answers like, "It depends," and that's usually the only answer that can be given without asking half a dozen more questions: What do you like? Are you eating to lose weight? Are you eating for comfort? Can you cook? Do you have food allergies? etc., etc., etc. When a stitcher asks, "How do I stitch with…

Lily of the Valley bookmark. My second cross-stitch project from Textile Heritage.

Cross stitch threads bleach, they frey and they can be a knotted mess. We talk about the best ways to store your cross stitch threads to avoid this!

Barbara Geisler Oyer on Instagram: "It’s been awhile since I’ve put in any stitches on Opal, so I’m happy to be back to my rotation and get some progress on this piece. The colors in this are so soft and light. #carolynmanningdesigns #opalart #crossstitch #needlework #xstitch#crossstitching#crossstitchersofinstagram #xstitchersofinstagram #crossstitchlove #24hocs#crossstitch_inspiration #stitchmaynia #stitchersofinstagram #stitcheveryday #needlecraft #swywwyw #stitchersgonnastitch…

Lacey Baumgarner on Instagram: “I love hexagons and the tiny successes and #ocd satisfaction of the #flossswatchproject (by @weelittlestitches)! So in love with this set…”

Learn how to end embroidery floss without using a knot. This technique is used for both cross stitch and needlework.

Replacing a discontinued dmc thread? Get not one, but TWO suggestions for the DMC cottons complete with stitched swatches to help you choose.

Streamline your cross-stitching with the DIY DMC Floss Inventory Mini Book. Easily manage colors, avoid duplicates, and make shopping a breeze. Learn how to create yours!