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John Wigham's Articles in Arts and Crafts Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest The Influence of Cross Stitch on Bookmark Designs In the early days of the fifteenth century, respect for all books was second only to respect for the Bible alone. Books were few in number and considered valuable due to the fact not many were printed at... How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when Cross Stitching RSI is thought to be caused by work tasks which are performed repeatedly, thereby causing muscular strain and eventually injury. RSI can be defined as inflammation of the tendons round a joint resulting from regular, repeated movements of that joint. And yes, you've guessed, poor posture, stress and overwork also contribute to the symptoms... What's The Difference Between DMC and Anchor Yarns There are many different types of cross-stitching and embroidery yarns, and a multitude of companies that produce them. What is the difference between them and their yarns? Let's look closely at two of these major companies, both producing high quality yarns, doing a comparison study between them at the end... Cross Stitch Bookmarks: A Great Alternative to Cards As cross stitchers, we love to create personalised cards for our nearest and dearest on birthdays, at Christmas or other special times. The chances are that these cards are much appreciated by the recipients, displayed prominently for a few days, and then perhaps placed in a drawer or a cupboard, where they will stay for many more months, rarely seen. Here's an idea... How To Clean Your Cross Stitch Pictures After you spend many hours creating a beautiful cross stitch picture, the last thing you want to do is damage it during cleaning. Many experts suggest you always clean your projects when you finish to remove the oils left behind when you touched the cloth. These oils can attract a suprisingly large amount of dirt over time... Who Else Wants to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas? If you haven't tried cross stitching on plastic canvas, you should. With plastic canvas, you can create unique cross stitch projects that you can't create with fabric. For instance, because the plastic is firm, you can even create stunning three-dimensional projects... Why the Colors of Yarn and Threads Are Such A Calming Therapy The idea of basket weaving as a form of therapy, traditionally used for patients with mental illness is often laughed at. But in a way, there is wisdom in the use of crafts for having a calming effect... Why Not Cross Stitch a Fantasy Dragon? Looking through some stitching catalogues recently, I came across a wealth of fantasy dragon designs. There was a great deal of choice of creatures and designs, and they all looked attractive and impressive... How To Start Creating Your Own Cross Stitch Designs (Part I) Have you ever searched for ages and not found that particular pattern you've been dreaming about doing? Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, why not try creating your own cross stitch designs? My Worst Cross Stitch Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale! I can read. I can count. I can thread a needle... so why did everything suddenly go wrong with a counted cross stitch project I started last year? I began enthusiastically enough. I had planned to stitch... Sun, Sea, Sand, and ... Stitching! Going away on holiday can be a great opportunity to indulge yourself in your favourite pastime... cross stitching, of course! But which cross stitch projects should you consider taking? American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part IV Poverty came across the ocean with the immigrants. Here on the farthest rim of the known world, it became direst need. In a wilderness thousands of miles from home, depending only upon themselves for their very lives, these poor immigrants learned the inescapable fact that a person is the only source of the only energy that preserves human life on this planet. American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part III In typical Old World needlework, each detail is a particle of the whole; no part of the design can stand alone, whole and complete in itself. The background is solid, the pattern is formal, and a border encloses all. American women smashed that rigid order to bits... American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part I Three hundred years ago the colonies in America were European. Gentlemen and their ladies brought to North America the absolute monarchies of the Continent, the feudal system of England, and the arts and cultures of the Old World. They also brought the lower classes to do the hard work... American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part II Three hundred years ago the then colonies in America were inhabited largely by a European hierarchy who'd brought their lower classes with them to do the hard work. There was much mingling and intermarrying with each other and with the Indians - the farmers, the peddlers, the sailors, the little merchants, the wilderness fighters -- the first Americans... 6 Top Tips For Framing Your Cross Stitch Project For many stitchers, the most exciting step of creating a cross stitch project is the final one - that of framing. To get the very best results, framing your project requires a little planning. Here's my set of top tips for making this look as good as it can possibly be... 10 Good Reasons to Take Up Cross Stitch There are a numerous reasons for taking up the beguiling, blue-collar craft of cross stitch, ten of which are shown below. So continue reading then pay a visit to your local craft shop and start your cross stitching career... How To Create Your Very Own Cross-Stitch Sampler A cross-stitch sampler is a decorative piece of work designed to showcase an eye catching variety of motifs, alphabets, and stitches, thereby displaying the stitcher's skill and creativity. Samplers are "busy" patterns with their variety of... Cross Stitch and Men - Crossing the Gender Barrier Surprisingly, many men love to pull out those needles and threads to cross-stitch projects that they enjoy. It possibly starts out as a means of simply relieving stress. Since Cross Stitch is not considered "manly", it causes many people to wonder about the men who love to cross-stitch and leads to a number of interesting questions... How to Celebrate Weddings and Anniversaries in Cross-Stitch A wedding or anniversary is a time to celebrate and be joyful, but it can also be time to get creative and personal with your cross-stitch craft, so why not give something that comes from your heart so they can always have that special reminder... 3 Great Tricks Performed by Cross Stitch Professionals It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced cross-stitch stitcher, you want your finished picture to look as good as possible. But getting that professional look takes practice and skill, so here are three great tricks the professionals use to make their designs look better than the rest... Five Years and Five Continents: Completed at Last A true story, beautifully written by a young flight attendant as she attempts to master the beguiling craft of cross stitch... "Never again," I said to myself over and over. I must have been out of my mind when I chose Majestic Magnolia, a gorgeous design I simply couldn't resist...	I support SEOcontest2008 Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Site Blog Forum Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Article Submission Service Free Online Games hong kong 7's tickets Canadian Domains Construction Equipment Trucks For Sale Critical Illness Insurance Over 50 Life Insurance Dating Online Florist Coupons Englishharbourcasino

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