Lost your stitching mo-jo? We get it, sticking with a stitching project can be a real struggle sometimes. To get yourself out of a stitching slump, these top tips will show you how to finish stitching strong, rediscover your motivation and take time to sit, stitch and relax. 1. Keep your stitching in sight If you pack your stitching project away, it’s very easy to forget about it and lose the motivation to stitch. Keep your stitching stuff to hand, then all you have to do is pick up and ...

Stitching is great for stress relief. It encourages mindfulness, releases feel-good chemicals into your brain – like dopamine, and improves your focus. To keep the feel good factor that comes with cross stitch, here are 10 top tips for stress-free stitching at home, at work or on the go. #1 – Stitch and Listen Add an extra layer of escapism to your cross stitching by listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. Stitching while you’re listening to something can soothe your ...

Variety is the spice of life. This is true for your cross-stitch patterns. It’s good to try something new to mix things up from time-to-time. Why not try some fresh fabrics, new threads or give some speciality stitches a go? If you’re looking to try something different with your cross-stitch patterns, here are some ideas. #1 – Fresh Fabrics There are loads of different fabric types you can use to create your cross-stitch patterns, including: Aida Linens Several types of Even ...

Could your cross stitch supplies do with some organising? If you’re getting yourself in a mess by tossing supplies into one box, there’s a better way. To stop your cross stitch floss and threads ending up in a tangled ball, or your patterns getting buried beneath the hundreds of cross stich books you’ve got, try these storage ideas. 7 Easy Ways To Organise Your Cross Stitch Supplies Threads and Floss If you’re all tied up in threads and floss, here’s what to do to get organised like a ...