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By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide to Cross-Stitch since 2006

Cross Stitch Tips - Use Unusual Objects to Help With Stitching

Thursday September 18, 2008
I have a lot of stitching gadgets I use to help me with my projects. Some of them were designed specifically for Cross Stitch. Other items were recommended by other stitchers, and some I just figured out on my own. One of my favorite items are magnetic strips - I use them to corral my needles - and to find them when I drop them on the floor!
Image of Boppy Pillow Photo Courtesy PriceGrabber


Many of the tips sent in by stitchers involve unusual items. For example, some of you may recognize the item pictured at right - it's a nursing pillow. What do a nursing pillow, dryer sheets, and plastic sheeting have to do with Cross Stitch? Read the tips featured this week and find out! If you have a great tip about Cross Stitch, send it in so I can share it with other stitchers. The problem you solved may help another person avoid frustration! Submit Your Tip Today.

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September 18, 2008 at 8:46 pm
(1) Connie G. Thomas says:

I got this comment in an email and wanted to share it with everyone –
I was just reading a tip from Michelle, about the lint “sheets” from the
dryer. Every time I THREW those things out, I was always thinking “There must be
something I can do with this. Viola’ Now I have it Thank you Michelle

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