Have you ever wanted to make beautiful wall hangings, pillow covers or even your own clothing with cross stitching? Many people believe cross stitching to be a difficult craft, but all it requires is a few easy steps and you can make amazing designs with ease! In this blog post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about cross stitching, from the tools and materials you need to get started, to the types of patterns you can create. With just this one hobby, you can make unique artwork for yourself and to give as gifts. It is the easiest needle craft to learn and is so simple that most children can do it. Let’s get stitching and learn how to cross stitch today! (This post contains affiliate links.)
In this blog post, I will give you additional resources and tips to compliment my book “Learn to Cross Stitch from Home”. My ebook is available on Etsy, Amazon, and in my shop.
Getting Started: Gather the Supplies How to cross stitch
As I mentioned in my ebook, there aren’t many supplies that are needed to cross stitch. Here is a resource list for where to buy high quality fabric and materials.
- Cross Stitching Cloth
- Embroidery Floss
- Embroidery Needles
- Embroidery Hoops
- Scissors
- Marking Pen
- Needle Threader
- Masking Tape
Complete Cross Stitch Supply Kit – How to Cross Stitch
This kit from Amazon is perfect to begin your cross stitch journey. It includes all the necessary supplies to get started!
Staying Organized
Other digital files are helpful to stay organized. My DMC Floss Inventory Tracker as well as my cross stitch project tracker are available for purchase on Etsy and in my shop.
The DMC Floss tracker comes in an excel or google sheets spreadsheet you can easily find what floss that you have in stock and what you need to purchase for a project.
The project tracker allows you to keep a record of everything you need to know for a project. What floss did I use? where did I get the pattern? Writing down all the keys elements helps you to see what is left to do as well as where to buy more of the supplies.
Tips and Tricks on How to Cross Stitch
There are numerous resources available to learn to do the basic stitching, including my book which is now available for purchase. The list below are additional resources for perfecting stitches and learning more advanced ones.
https://stitchedmodern.com/blogs/news/a-beginners-guide-to-cross-stitch
Pattern Ideas to Get You Started
Free Cross stitch patterns websites to get started
Cross stitching is an enjoyable and gratifying craft that requires patience and attention to detail. Once you understand the basics of the technique and have the right supplies, you can make beautiful projects that you can be proud of. With the tips and tricks provided in this post, you’re sure to make some impressive cross stitch pieces in no time!
If you’re feeling inspired to start cross stitching, practice with the simple patterns provided in this post. Tag us in your photos of your cross stitch projects on social media with #thecajungirlcrossstitch to show off your accomplishments and inspire and support other crafters.
