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Social Media Cross Stitch Geekery

December 30, 2011 by Loretta · 3 Comments

I confess, I’m addicted to social networks like Flickr and Pinterest… Fortunately they are free addictions and I can browse them at will. Unfortunately, you get on there and *poof* the next thing you know it’s 4:00 AM and you’ve got to get up in two hours to get everyone off to school. Oops! But, there are just so many cool things to find and share!

Just recently I’ve found these fun little stitches on Pinterest full of amazing geekery that makes my heart swoon….

Green Lantern Cross Stitch….

Source: flickr.com via Loretta on Pinterest

Perpetual Mario Cross Stitch….

Source: spritestitch.com via Loretta on Pinterest

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Stitchqueries: Which Way Does the Hoop Go?

December 28, 2011 by Loretta · 19 Comments

This question comes in from Sharon here on the blog and it’s a really good question!

I have a question about using the Q-snap or a hoop. Do you stitch on the top side of the fabric or the bottom as it lays in the frame? [fabric to hoop U shaped or inverted U shaped]

I started stitching on the bottom (U), because it was easier to anchor the threads on the back side, when that side was “on top.” My mother, however, thinks I’m doing it backwards. Just curious.

(I know that there is a right and a wrong side to some fabric, but what I’m talking about is the way it lays in the hoop. Is the right side of the fabric on top or down inside the hoop?)

People ask me about this all the time, usually when they see me stitching – because I do as Sharon describes when I’m using a hoop and snap it on in a way that most people would consider to be upside down. Here’s a picture to give you an idea… [Read more...]

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Snowflake Free Cross Stitch Pattern (1 of many!)

December 26, 2011 by Loretta · 22 Comments

Snowflakes make great ornaments and can be fun to stitch and embellish. Choose your favorite color or just use up your left over floss.

==> Click here to download the free cross stitch pattern

This is just the first in a long line of snowflakes that are about ornament sized, although I’m sure there are many other things you could use them for, maybe gift tags or something else.

Happy Stitching!
Loretta

Of course if you stitch this design I would love to see your creation! You can leave a comment here, send me an email, or share your photos on our Facebook wall!

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Working on Imagination Creation by Dragon Dreams

December 23, 2011 by Loretta · 3 Comments

I’ve had this kitted up since it came out, but just finally started stitching on it. This is a Dragon Dreams design called Imagination Creation from the Fantasy Faire 2005 event.

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