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Loretta Oliver's Articles in Crafts

  • Making Small Changes to Your Cross Stitch Pattern Or Cross Stitch Kit For a Big Difference
    Sometimes you pick up a cross stitch chart or even a cross stitch kit and even though you love the design you just want to make a few changes to it or give it a bit of your own pizzazz! I don't think I've personally ever stitched anything exactly to the charted key, I always add some little something, whether it's a floss change, a bit of blending filament, or maybe a few beads here and there for texture just to give it that little extra bit of me.

    So, let's talk about a few things you can do to jazz up that new project to make it a little more your own.
  • Top 3 Mistakes That Most Cross Stitch Enthusiasts Make
    There are a handful of mistakes I see a lot of cross stitch enthusiasts making from newbies or novices. I'm not a super picky stitcher by any means, but these few things can make a huge difference in your finished project and if you're mindful of them while stitching your next project I think you'll be happy with the results.
  • Choosing the Right Fabric Colors For Your Quilt
    One of the first steps in creating a handmade heirloom quilt is choosing the fabric. This beginning step can make a huge difference in the end product that you create. If the color scheme is wrong you can end up with a quilt that isn't so nice to look at in many cases. The exception there, of course, would be scrappy quilts where you can use any and every piece of fabric you can find.
  • Taking Your Craft and Hobby Blog to a Profitable Adventure
    Writing about what you love tends to come pretty easily for most of us, especially in the craft world. Whether you've been blogging for awhile now or you're completely new to blogging you might be wondering if it's worth the effort to make a go of it in this fickle hobby niche. The great news is that it is completely worth every minute of your time.
  • Finding Inspiration to Craft in Books, Magazines, And the World Around You
    Crafters are always considered among the creative and imaginative, but the truth is even the best crafters need a little inspiration now and then. Some days you can turn toilet paper tubes and tissue paper into a beautiful work of art, and other days you just don't know what to do with your hands. Inspiration is hiding in lots of corners of the world these days, it's just the matter of finding it and using it to your advantage.
  • 5 Ways to Enhance Your Cross Stitch Project With Different Floss and Fibers
    The basic design element of any cross stitch project is the embroidery floss used to create the pattern itself. The DMC and Anchor cotton floss lines provide a beautiful palette of colors to work with, and most designers are, of course, going to use these. But, sometimes you want a little something special in your project, maybe an added touch or two to make your piece different from everyone else's.
  • Purchasing a Cross Stitch Kit Versus Purchasing Chart & Supplies Separately
    Many new stitchers wonder what the difference is between purchasing a cross stitch kit and purchasing the chart and supplies separately. Many cross stitch designs come in both kit and chart only forms. There are several things to consider for this popular stitcher's dilemma.
  • How to Find Free Cross Stitching Patterns Online
    If you're a fan of free cross stitch patterns but you're not all exactly an online guru or a technical computer genius, then there's no need to worry. The internet is a wonderful place and literally you can find anything you want on there if you know where to look and how to look for it. You must also be careful though, because a lot of websites out there were designed to harm your computer or steal information from you, but they're not hard to spot.

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