Cross Stitch Community - Classes, Forums, Charities, and Organizations
Cross Stitchers are some of the most helpful people around. They are willing to help others through charity, answering questions, and giving helpful advice. Be a part of the Cross Stitch community here at About.com by participating in the Cross Stitch Forum, submitting a photo for the About.com Cross Stitch Photo Album, or submitting a Cross Stitch Tip.
Start Your Own Cross Stitch Club
Join with other stitchers or crafters to start a community craft organization.
Cross Stitch Organizations
Cross Stitch clubs, craft associations, and needlework guilds provide many resources for members. Classes help with improving skills. Meetings mean new contacts in the stitching world. Conferences offer opportunities for travel and fun.
Cross Stitch Charities
Stitchers choose to use their Cross Stitch skills to help others. Whether it is stitching a square to be a part of a quilt for a terminally ill child, or making a Cross Stitch memorial for a fallen soldier's family, or adding a design to an afghan for a senior's lap, your stitches help warm the hearts of others.
About.com Cross Stitch Forum
Many friendships have developed over the years in the Forum. New stitchers can get advice from experienced Cross Stitch enthusiasts. Intermediate stitchers can get tips and help from Advanced Stitchers. If you are searching for a pattern, chances are that someone will know just where to find what you are seeking.
How to Plan a Cross Stitch Party
Plan a stitching party. Gather supplies, snacks, prizes and add friends to the mix for a perfect stitching day.