• 2019 SAL
  • Shirts
  • ~ My Favorite Cross Stitch Supplies & Tools ~
  • Tutorials & Reports
    • Tips for Stitching on Black Fabric
    • Cross Stitching Over Two on Evenweave or Linen Fabrics
    • How to Use Counting Pins
    • How to Make a French Knot Easier
    • More Articles and Resources
    • Printable Sheets
  • Newsletter
  • About
    • What I’m Cross Stitching
    • Contact Loretta
    • Be Our Guest
    • Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Services
  • Facebook Group

Stitching the Night Away

Cross Stitch

  • Fabric Calculator
  • Pattern Shop
  • Free Patterns
  • Product Reviews
  • Stitchqueries
  • Printable Sheets

The History and Significance of Stork Scissors in Needlework

Stitchqueries: Why are embroidery scissors often stork shaped?

Why are embroidery scissors so often stork shaped?

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Do You Still Recommend Silkweaver Fabrics?

This post was hard for me to write because I supported the original Silkweaver Fabrics so strongly, but here it is. I noticed when you post photos of projects you mention that some of your fabric was “original Silkweavers” and I’ve seen so many ladies in Facebook groups complaining about not receiving orders and having […]

Filed Under: Cross Stitch Product Reviews, Stitchqueries

Tips for Stitching on Black Fabric

Tips for Stitching on Dark Fabrics

Stitching on black fabrics can be eye-straining, frustrating, and down right difficult. All that said, why do we even do it? Because the results are always stunning and awe-worthy. Here are my tips and ideas for making the process less painful. Good Lighting, Quality Lighting, More Lighting! The number one most important thing you can […]

Filed Under: Articles and Resources, Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: How Many Strands?

This question from Amy made me so happy, because I love it when stitchers try new things! This is my first time stitching a project that isn’t from a kit, it’s also my first time using an evenweave fabric (28 count). The sampler pattern I’m using doesn’t specify how many strands of floss to use […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Spot Cleaning Linen

stitching questions

This week’s question came in the form of a lovely note I received in my email from Madeline. I won’t paste the whole note here, but her question was about spot cleaning linen … What do you use on linen to spot clean it? I don’t intend to submerge the entire stitchery in water for […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Can I Wash Finished Cross Stitching on Black Fabric?

stitching questions

This week’s stitchqueries comes from Jolande about washing a finished piece of cross stitch… I have stitched Girl With A Pearl Earring on Black Aïda. I would like to know if it is safe to wash my ‘masterpiece’ with detergent, before it will be framed. Washing or not before you frame is up to you, […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Looking for Cross Stitching Podcasts

This week’s Stitchquery comes from me! It’s my turn to ask you a question 😉 I love a good podcast. I was looking at my current subscriptions and I suddenly realized none of them are stitching related. I have business podcasts of all sorts, and a few fun podcasts, and a few geeky podcasts, but […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Does Floss Ever Become Too Old?

This week’s stitchquery comes from Mary about some old stash she has waiting in the wings. I’ve been away from doing cross-stitch for some time and am wondering how old is too old when it comes to the quality of floss. I’ve had some of my floss stash since the early ’80’s, kept clean and […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Should I Avoid Cashel Linen?

This question came to my email from Lisa about stitching on Cashel Linen. Hi, Loretta. When you were stitching your snowflake pattern you twice mentioned that Cashel was not your favorite fabric choice, but you were using it from your existing stash. I’m new to evenweave/linen stitching and mostly just curious if there is a […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Stitchqueries: Which Way Does the Hoop Go?

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] […]

Filed Under: Stitchqueries

Next Page »
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Amazon

Don’t Miss a Stitch!

Your cart is empty
Visit The Shop

Bits of Thread from Our Sponsors:


Free Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator Apps on the web, available for iPhone, Android, and Kindle
==> Click here for app info!

Categories

Featured Freebies at FreeXStitch.com: Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Sprinkle Kindness, Gather Love by Ria Lanser

Sprinkle Kindness, Gather Love by Ria Lanser

7 Free Pride Cross Stitch Patterns

7 Free Pride Cross Stitch Patterns

Free Guide to Evenweaves

Download this free guide about how to cross stitch on evenweaves and linens

If you haven't taken the plunge from aida fabric to evenweave fabric, now is the time to do so.

Expand your project options and enjoy something new.

retta719

Mill.Hill Ocean Quartet Turtle 🐢, #crossstitch Mill.Hill Ocean Quartet Turtle 🐢,

#crossstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #wipwednesday #crossstitch
Imagination Creation is finally framed and ready f Imagination Creation is finally framed and ready for display! 

Design: Imagination Creation by Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams (@dragondreamsjen)

Frame: Stitch Life Studio on Etsy (@stitchlifestudio)
Actually stitched a little every day this year so Actually stitched a little every day this year so far. Mill.Hill Ocean Quartet Turtle 🐢,

 #crossstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #wipwednesday #crossstitch
New project start for the new year.On Mill Hill Ma New project start for the new year.On
Mill Hill Marine Life Quartet Turtle 🐢
#crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #millhill
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy for Stitching the Night Away
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2001–2023 Loretta Oliver & Stitching the Night Away
...
I may be an affiliate for products that are recommended throughout this website and as such if you purchase those items through links on this site it may result in me earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made there. This website and its author are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.