Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 03:29 pmThe Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 2 Editor’s Note: The following excerpt reproduces the text and directions accompanying the full-color cross stitch plates in Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 2, first copyrighted in 1912. Also see the General Cross Stitch Directions originally published at the...

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Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 03:21 pmThe Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 1 Editor’s Note: The following excerpt reproduces the suggestions and directions accompanying the full-color cross stitch plates in Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 1, first published in 1912. Also see the General Cross Stitch Directions originally published at the...

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Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 03:23 pmThe Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 1 and Book 2 A COLLECTION OF DESIGNS by the Priscilla Art Department Editor’s Note:The following excerpt reproduces the basic cross stitch directions provided at the beginning of Priscilla Color Cross Stitch Books One and Two. We have also reprinted...

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Last updated on December 2nd, 2014 at 11:51 amLearn how to cross stitch with these simple instructions from Yarn Tree.  You’ll find an easy-to-follow chart at the bottom of this free pattern. This introduction to Counted Cross Stitch is brought to you by those who love the craft. Instructions: Counted cross stitch transfers a design...

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Last updated on August 20th, 2014 at 11:06 pmCounted Cross-stitch Bookmark Patterns with a Hound Dog Theme Click on the images to enlarge and print the full size cross stitch bookmark patterns. If you’re only making one bookmark, we suggest you purchase a pre-made bookmark blank. We’ve also included instructions for making your own blank....

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Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 06:11 pmHere we offer a free counted cross stitch chart for a block letters alphabet, 9 stitches tall. Both upper and lower case letters are included, as well as the numbers one to ten, and a question mark for good measure. Enjoy.

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Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 03:34 pmThis free alphabet chart features the traditional Times New Roman font on a counted cross stitch grid that is 15 stitches tall. Use it to add lettering, initials or quotations to your cross stitch work.

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Last updated on February 4th, 2021 at 08:21 amEMBROIDERY INSTRUCTIONS excerpted from the “Beeton Book of Needlework” Isabella Beeton is most well known as the author of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, a best-seller when it was first published in 1861, and still appreciated as a cookery book and a unique glimpse into Victorian...

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Last updated on October 29th, 2021 at 11:34 pmStitches to Inches: Cross Stitch Conversion Chart Use this chart to determine the finished size of a design for various fabric counts. Find the stitch count of the fabric on the top line. Find the number of stitches for the design at the right. The stitched size...

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Last updated on August 20th, 2014 at 11:08 pmDIY Budget Ideas for Mounting and Framing Your Needlework or Cross Stitch Counted cross stitch can be a very fun and rewarding pastime. It’s one of the few crafts I enjoy and that I feel confident about the finished results. There are a number of ways you...

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Last updated on August 20th, 2014 at 11:00 pmSelling your Needlework and Cross Stitch Patterns This page is intended to offered as a primer on selling your original needlework designs or needlework related products using traditional methods rather than online sales. These are just general suggestions and they might not apply to what you want...

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