Researchers have found needlework patterns dating back to 1500 B.C., when ancient Egyptians used the blanket stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch, among others. But the contemporary art of ...

The blanket stitch can also be practical, as it strengthens the join between two edges of fabric. A cross stitch pattern has been used to make a heart design. Stitches can also be used to decorate ...

Nevertheless, the task of finding the perfect cross-stitch kit can be overwhelming due to the broad variety of choices on offer in the market, which could potentially make the selection process ...

cross-stitch fabric (we used Aida 14 count fabric) an embroidery needle an embroidery hoop (26.5 cm/10.5 inches) scissors To cross-stitch your giant squid, you need to make a small cross of embroidery ...

To cross-stitch your nudibranch, you need to make a small cross of embroidery thread to match every coloured square on the pattern. Choose a square roughly in the middle of the nudibranch pattern and ...