How to Make Cross Stitch Ornaments (Easy, No-Sew Too)
Turn little stitched designs into handmade Christmas ornaments: flat felt-backed, stuffed and mini-hoop finishes, step by step, with free patterns.
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Finishing & Framing
Washing, pressing, hoops, frames, ornaments and bookmarks.
Finishing & Framing posts
How to Make a Cross Stitch Bookmark (+ Free Pattern)
Make a cross stitch bookmark start to finish: best fabric, sizing, a free bookmark cross stitch pattern and three finishing methods, including no-sew.
How to Finish & Frame Cross Stitch: 9 Pretty Ideas
From hoops to frames, ornaments, pillows and bookmarks: easy ways to finish and frame cross stitch at home, with step-by-step tips from my sofa.
How to Frame Cross Stitch in a Hoop (Neat Back)
A step-by-step guide to framing cross stitch in an embroidery hoop: centering, tightening, gathering the back, and adding a felt backing.
How to Wash & Iron Cross Stitch Before Framing
How to wash cross stitch safely, remove hoop marks, stop colors running, and press it flat without crushing stitches, before you frame or gift it.
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