Julie's Cross Stitch Blog

Red Ladies Collection, New Series by Nora Corbett

Julie — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:01 +0000

Cross Stitch patterns, cross stitch fabric, cross stitch floss

Nora Corbett of Mirablia fame has a new series of patterns starting in her Designs by Nora collection from Wichelt called “Red Ladies Collection”. The first pattern in the series is called “Red Sugar”.

Cross Stitch, Hardanger Tip of the Day

Julie — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:51:27 +0000

How to Prevent Fraying of your fabric

To prevent fraying when you are working a design on your cross stitch or needlework fabric: a) surge the edges of the fabric with a sewing machine, or b) tape the edges with masking tape, or c) use a product like “Fray Stop” on the edges.

Swedish Weaving Supplies (coming soon!)

Julie — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:49:12 +0000

Swedish Weaving or Huck Weaving, Huck Embroidery. Swedish weaving is stitched on ONE side of the fabric only. This is accomplished by inserting the needle just under the float or vertical threads in the cloth you are working with. The needle never penetrates the cloth. This type of embroidery was very popular in the 1930′s and 1040′s. I recently found a towel that my Grandmother stitched (pictured below) many years ago. Swedish weaving can be done on any even weave fabric, but Huck fabric, Monks cloth, and Stockholm fabric are preferred by stitchers because they lend themselves well to the technique. The type of floss or yarn you use will depend on the size and type of fabric you use for your design. Pearl cotton thread or yarn is typically used to stitch Swedish Weaving.

Caron Collection Impressions floss

Julie — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:39:48 +0000

Caron Collection Impressions floss comes in 36 yard skeins. One strand works well for most cross stitch and needlepoint and Hardanger. Use two on needlepoint for a fluffier, softer look. Impressions is very strong but glides smoothly through fabric. I love to work with Impressions when I do Hardanger. Impressions is made of 50% wool and 50% silk. It is available in solid colors as well as hand dyed variegated colors. As a cross stitcher and Hardanger queen, I have to say that Caron floss is probably my favorite. I use it almost exclusively for my Hardanger pieces.

New Cross Stitch kit from Dimensions, Lakeside Village

Julie — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:25:04 +0000

Cross stitch kits, counted cross stitch

Lakeside Village

Add a little European flavor to your décor with this inviting scene in counted cross stitch. Lakeside Village uses rich hues of thread to create the stucco homes and surrounding landscape. Finished Size: 15″ x 12″ (38 x 30 cm). Contains presorted cotton thread, 16 count light blue cotton Aida, needle and easy instructions. Designed by Sung Kim. © Sung Kim. Licensed by Bentley Licensing Group.

Copy Right Infringement, Cross Stitch Patterns

Julie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Stealing. Every time you copy a pattern that you do not have permission to copy and sell it or redistribute it in any way, you are committing a crime. There is a lot of creativity, time, work, blood, sweat and tears that goes into making a beautiful pattern for you to stitch. Many peoples livelihoods depend on the needlework industry. You are taking food off their table, contributing to the down fall of the economy, and causing suffering for many so you can get a “free” pattern that you have no right to. If you are willing to steal from pattern designers, than when they go out of business, and the needlework suppliers go out of business, and you no longer have a variety of choices out there for your sewing needs, don’t complain that you “can’t find what you need for your project”. Please don’t contribute to the practice of copying and sharing patterns. It’s just like walking in the store and putting the pattern in your bag and heading for the door.

Santa (MD120) by Mirabilia, NEW!

Julie — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:46:28 +0000

Cross Stitch patterns, charts. Mirabilia patterns.

“Santa” MD120 by Nora Corbett Release Date: April 15, 2012 A legendary holiday spirit is stitched in the merriest shades of red and gold. His Nordic mittens hold sparkling gifts wrapped in shiny bows. Gold brocade adorns his jolly coat and his beads glitter in the winter moonlight. Nora Stitched on 32 count French Lace Linen(65-110) by Wichelt Imports. Stitched area is 7.9″ w x 11.3″ h with a stitch count of 126 x 181. Stitched 2 over 2.

Swedish Weaving or Huck Weaving, Huck Embroidery

Julie — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:40:14 +0000

Swedish Weaving or Huck Weaving, Huck Embroidery. Swedish weaving is stitched on ONE side of the fabric only. This is accomplished by inserting the needle just under the float or vertical threads in the cloth you are working with. The needle never penetrates the cloth. This type of embroidery was very popular in the 1930′s and 1040′s. I recently found a towel that my Grandmother stitched (pictured below) many years ago. Swedish weaving can be done on any even weave fabric, but Huck fabric and Monks cloth are preferred by stitchers because they lend themselves well to the technique. The type of floss or yarn you use will depend on the size and type of fabric you use for your design. Pearl cotton thread or yarn is typically used to stitch Swedish Weaving.

Most Popular Patterns for March

Julie — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:47:39 +0000

Cross Stitch patterns. Counted Cross Stitch patterns.

There are two very popular cross stitch patterns are Julie’s X Stitch this month.

1. Fleur-Elegance Ladies
by Heritage Crafts (John Clayton)

2.Silver Moon Tea-MD119 by Mirabilia

Hardanger back in stock

Julie — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:30:27 +0000

Hardanger fabric. Cross stitch fabric. Antique white Hardanger.

We have Antique White Hardanger 22 count fabric back in stock at Julie’s Cross Stitch. I will have several yards on hand.