Cross Stitch Questions - Frequently Asked Questions on Stitching
Common questions asked by stitchers from beginners to advanced. Find information about Cross Stitch issues many stitchers face.
If you have a question about Cross Stitch or a related embroidery style, get help in one of three ways. Post a question or comment on the blog. Ask a question in the Cross Stitch Forum. Or, email the About.com Cross Stitch Guide at crossstitch.guide@about.com.
If you have a question about Cross Stitch or a related embroidery style, get help in one of three ways. Post a question or comment on the blog. Ask a question in the Cross Stitch Forum. Or, email the About.com Cross Stitch Guide at crossstitch.guide@about.com.
What is a SAL?
Needleworkers often participate in SALs. Find out what a SAL is and how to participate.
Needleworkers often participate in SALs. Find out what a SAL is and how to participate.
Why Can't I Find Free Licensed Character Patterns?
Many stitchers search for free licensed character Cross Stitch patterns. There's a reason they are not easily found.
Many stitchers search for free licensed character Cross Stitch patterns. There's a reason they are not easily found.
What is a Biscornu
Explanation of the Cross Stitch term Biscornu.
Explanation of the Cross Stitch term Biscornu.
How to Substitute or Match Floss Colors
Learning to substitute floss colors in projects can be a time-saving help. Substitute colors can also make a so-so kit really fit your style.
Learning to substitute floss colors in projects can be a time-saving help. Substitute colors can also make a so-so kit really fit your style.
How do I convert Linen to Aida ?
Learn how linen fabric counts compare with Aida fabric counts.
Learn how linen fabric counts compare with Aida fabric counts.
Should Floss Be Rinsed Before Stitching?
Before stitching with embroidery floss, you may want to determine if it is colorfast.
Before stitching with embroidery floss, you may want to determine if it is colorfast.
What do these numbers - 140w by 63h - mean on a Cross Stitch chart?
Cross Stitch design dimensions are provided on most Cross Stitch charts.
Cross Stitch design dimensions are provided on most Cross Stitch charts.
What Do Two Symbols in a Square on a Pattern Mean?
Learn more about reading a Cross Stitch pattern and how to interpret symbols on a chart.
Learn more about reading a Cross Stitch pattern and how to interpret symbols on a chart.
What does HPI mean?
A stitcher wonders what HPI means when referring to Aida fabric.
A stitcher wonders what HPI means when referring to Aida fabric.
Where Should I Start Stitching?
How to start a project and keep your place while stitching.
How to start a project and keep your place while stitching.
Why does one strand of floss end up longer?
Why is one strand of floss end up longer than the other? Read this FAQ and find out.
Why is one strand of floss end up longer than the other? Read this FAQ and find out.