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The Mr. X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch
The Mr. X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch | Jamie Chalmers
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Mr X Stitch shows you the basics of how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and then takes you right to the frontiers of cross stitch design. Pushing the boundaries of this craft, he introduces more than 20 lovely projects to make, and shows that beauty, innovation and 'craftivism' are alive and kicking in this inspirational book.
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BookishTrish
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Day One of learning counted cross stitch. Tips welcome! #audiostitching

FantasyChick Count twice so you only have to stitch once! Nothing is worse than getting into a groove only to realize you messed up the count and have to pull all the stitches to fix it....so I hear 🙄 3y
quirkyreader I don‘t do them anymore because of my vision. But a good trick is to use a pencil and mark the centre of the fabric. That way you can match it up to the pattern easier, 3y
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CoverToCoverGirl Off to a very good start! Your stitches look perfect! I‘m with @FantasyChick count twice. It will save you tons of aggravation. 3y
BookishTrish @quirkyreader Clever! Thanks!!! 3y
BookishTrish @CoverToCoverGirl 🥰 Thanks - count twice seems like great advice! 3y
LeahBergen Always make sure you cross the same way (which it looks like you‘re doing). And no knots in the back! 😊 3y
BookishTrish @LeahBergen Excellent advice - thank you! 3y
dragondrool I always make a copy of the chart and color it in with colored pencil as I go. 3y
BookishTrish @dragondrool - that‘s next level clever! 3y
dragondrool @BookishTrish I don't lose my spot that way! Also, the original chart stays clean, in case I want to do the same kit again. 3y
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Just got this in the mail, and really excited to dig in! From a first skim, I think this book is great for people who have already tried at least a little cross stitch/embroidery and want new perspectives, and especially people who want to dip their toes into pattern making. Can't wait to dig in!