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Cross Stitch patterns made with the artwork of current day contracted artists. Many Fantasy themes, cats, dogs, geometrics and fractal patterns to name a few! Updated October, 2007. Special sale on October 20, 2007
Cross stitch borders can be used in many ways. Bed linens are just the beginning! Use a border of seashells on towels, cherries on kitchen curtains, and red apples on aprons. Make beautiful floral bookmarks for adults or bookmarks featuring fun-loving monkeys for kids. Miter the corners of borders to make expressive matting for photographs. A cross stitch border is charming on a little girl's dress, and she'll be delighted that you made it just for her!
Detail of floral border pattern in cotton. Tea cloth (small tablecloth), Hungary, mid-twentieth century Cross-stitch is often combined with other popular forms of embroidery, such as Hardanger embroidery or blackwork embroidery. Cross-stitch may ... be combined with other work, such as canvaswork or drawn thread work. Beadwork and other embellishments such as paillettes, charms, small buttons and speciality threads of various kinds may also be used.
Easy Cross, a cross stitch design package, was first produced in 1992 and since then a new versions have been released with many new features. Many of the ideas for enhancements originated from existing users, which helps the program be everything a designer would need to aid in the quick creation of designs.
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Sample one of the 34 quick projects you'll find in Cross-Stitch for All Seasons Magazine. These cross stitch project ideas are creative and fun to make. Be sure to check out the Hen Placemat and the Apple Coasters. They will make great handcrafted accents to your home.
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Cross stitching is often thought of as being a solitary pastime, perhaps sitting alone while everyone else is out having a great time. But this is not so! Cross stitch can be the ticket to make many new friends and have lots of fun -- and yes, complete those cross stitch projects too . . .
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