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If I see a project has a lot of them, I use evenweave. It's a higher count so you stitch over two holes instead of one, giving you that center hole.

Yeah, I was thinking about that. But the fabric that came with the kit, doesn't have much room for give. So, that would pretty much be doubling the ...

That is gorgeous! I love the background as well! I can't wait till I'm able to do something like that! Congratulations on finishing it!

I am trying to do the 3/4 cross stitch, but it is not easy. As far as I understand, your supposed to "form" your own hole in the Aida, in the dead center of the four holes? Well, if that is correct, this is hard. :x Especially with the rounded tip needle. Am I just doing this wrong? Or am I just ...

Hi Meagan, welcome to the forum. What are you stitching? :)

Just a bookmark. I know, it's very basic, but since I'm new to this I thought I'd try something simple! I've only been working on it for three days. And with a 16 month old, it's hard for me to find "me" time, to work on it. I've mostly ...

Hello everyone,

I just recently started cross stitching, and I'm addicted to it! I'm still on my first project, but I do it every free minute that I have! It's such a stress reliever for me. I can't wait to meet you all and get some great tips, and ideas!

Meagan