Cross Stitch Centre  
  

Cross stitch kits and tapestry
Index of Cross Stitch Kits
Needlepoint Tapestry Kits
Learn Cross Stitch Instructions
Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Help
Resources for Cross Stitch and Needlecraft
Shop for Cross Stitch and Tapestry



Cross Stitch Information


Cross Stitch Information Centre


Information on many aspects of cross stitch and other forms of needlework is available throughout this website. The purpose of this guide is to bring together much of this needlecraft information, so that stitchers can readily access the information they need from this one page.

It includes tutorials, free charts to help beginners to get started, hints, tips and regularly updated conversions and information on current and discontinued needlework thread colours, fabrics, equipment, kits and techniques.

You will also find current customer service contact information for leading needlecraft manufacturers and cross stitch kit producers. Very handy when you need to get in touch with one of them and cannot find the details!

You may find it useful to bookmark this page for future reference.



Thread Conversion Charts and Information

  • Anchor Stranded Cotton to DMC Stranded Cotton Conversion Chart
  • Anchor Tapestry Wool to DMC Tapestry Wool Conversion Chart
  • Old Anchor Tapestry Wool to New Numbers Conversion Chart

  • Dimensions to DMC Thread Conversion Chart
  • Dimensions to Anchor Thread Conversion Chart

  • DMC Thread Colour Names - Shade Descriptions
  • Discontinued DMC Thread Colours and Substitutes
  • DMC Stranded Cotton to Anchor Stranded Cotton Conversion Chart
  • DMC Tapestry Wool to Anchor Tapestry Wool Conversion Chart
  • DMC Tapestry Wool Withdrawn Colours and Replacements
  • Flower Thread to DMC Stranded Cotton Conversion Chart

  • Madeira to DMC Thread Conversion Table
  • Madeira to Anchor Thread Conversion Table


  • Needlecraft Thread Shade Cards

  • DMC Stranded Cotton Shade Card - Swatches Arranged Into Families
  • Anchor Stranded Cotton Shade Card - Swatches Arranged Into Families
  • Anchor Tapestry Wool Shade Card - Swatches Arranged Into Families
  • DMC Colour Variations Variegated Threads Shade Card
  • DMC Light Effects Metallic Threads Shade Card


  • Needlework Fabric Information

  • Block Weave Fabrics for Cross Stitch - the common thread-counts available.
  • Information About Aida Fabric and how much fabric you need.
  • Cross Stitch Size Guide - tells you what size your finished cross stitch will be on aida fabric.

  • Cotton Evenweave Fabrics for Cross Stitch - the different types available.
  • Evenweave Linen Fabrics for Cross Stitch.
  • Information About Evenweave Fabric and which fabric to use.
  • Cross Stitch Size Guide - tells you what size your finished cross stitch will be on evenweave fabric.

  • Needlework Canvas - the common types available.


  • Cross Stitch Techniques

  • Cross Stitch Tutorial - with helpful illustrations.
  • Starting off and finishing threads - three ways to anchor your stitches.
  • Cross stitching methods and technique - including thread parking
  • Cross stitching with stranded cotton - thread lengths and number of strands.
  • Part stitches - quarter stitch, three quarter stitch and half cross stitch.
  • Ways to make following a cross stitch chart easier.
  • French knots and cross stitching with beads.


  • Free Cross Stitch Patterns - To Help To Get Started

  • Free Pink Roses cross stitch pattern.
  • Free Wedding cross stitch chart to personalise.
  • Free Christmas cross stitch pattern - including 4 Christmas ornaments.
  • Free baby cross stitch pattern.
  • Free cross stitch dolphins chart.
  • Free Backstitch Alphabet.


  • Needles, Frames and Cleaning Cross Stitch

  • Information on hoops, frames and stands for cross stitch.
  • About sewing needles - and which needles to use for cross stitch.
  • How to wash your cross stitch project when completed.


  • Cross Stitch Projects and Contact Information for Producers

  • Ideas for cross stitch projects.
  • Contact details for cross stitch manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Index of cross stitch kits - producers, collections and themes.


  • Powered by WorldPay



    All designs on this cross stitch and tapestry site are protected by copyright ©.
    Website ©2003-2012 Cross Stitch Centre