Yiota Christodoulou

Children of all ages are learning to cross stitch these days, in fact they ask their mums or grandmothers to teach them. In the 17th century, learning how to cross stitch was part of a young girl's education.

You are probably laughing right now but it is true, you can lose weight with cross stitch. I am sure you are wondering, how on earth you can lose weight with cross stitch when you are sitting on the sofa and the only parts in your bodies that move are your arms and fingers. Well there is more than exercise to consider.

Cross stitch is a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. Lately it has been learned even in schools. It helps people increase their self confidence when they finish a design, it feels like a great achievement when you put all these stitches your self to create a masterpiece.

How many of you love cross stitch so much that have two or more projects on the go? But also a few unfinished ones somewhere hidden in the house gathering dust. This is a guide to give you some ideas of what you can actually do with all your unfinished cross stitch projects.

How many of you are looking to find that one special cross stitch design but having trouble locating it. This guide is to help you find that special and unique cross stitch pattern you are dreaming of.

Many people think that a biscornu is difficult to make. This guide will teach you how to make a biscornu in 3 easy steps.

This is a guide to help you read a cross stitch pattern on several A4 pages. There are different types of cross stitch patterns, you may find them in a large A3 page or several A4 pages. The pattern in a A3 page will usually include the whole pattern in one large page. The pattern in several A4 pages is the one which needs a little bit more reading and attention.

Create a masterpiece by stitching paintings from the old masters.

Everyone loves freebies and especially cross stitch freebies. This is a guide on how to find and apply on cross stitch competitions.

If you do not know what to get your loved ones for Christmas or birthdays here are a few ideas within a reasonable budget.