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Here's What's New

Ratchet scroll frame -

Love the concept - once you get your project on there and taut, you roll the top or bottom and the other rolls with it. I've struggled from day one

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Using Loop Start to Secure Thread in Cross Stitch

Though Loop Start can be used to secure thread at any time, it is especially useful when making confetti stitches, those isolated lone crosses that may dot your design.

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My Split Rail Scroll Frame-Took time to grow on me...but....

...After I finally learned how to use it right and 'got used to it' - things went much easier for me. I purchased it because it claimed easy and user friendly.

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Hate My Wood Split Rail Frame

When I purchased this product, it claimed that all you needed to do was insert your fabric and start stitching. Not so. When you insert your fabric

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Now Stitching at Better Cross Stitch Patterns.com

Now stitching at Better Cross Stitch Patterns.com. See my latest works in progress as I design and stitch them.

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Alphabet 29 In My Heart Cross Stitch Pattern Printable Online

Alphabet 29 In My Heart makes an ideal alphabet to express love, whether it's on Valentine's day, a loved one's birthday, as a Wedding Record or Anniversary.

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Alphabet 23 "Box Kite"

Box Kite Free Alphabet 23 Mimics the shape of a box kite. Wide and narrow lower case letters offers options to fit available space.

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Curly Q's Alphabet 22 Cross Stitch Pattern

Curly Q's Alphabet 22 makes for fanciful decorative letters, yet is still very readable. Dress up any holiday project by simply changing the floss color.

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Christian Cross Stitch Patterns

Your free source for elaborate Christian cross stitch patterns. More being added regularly, and you can watch as we design new ones.

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Our Love Lasts Cross Stitch Design Makes a Treasured Gift Anytime

Stitch our Love Lasts cross stitch design for Valentine's Day, Wedding Day, Anniversary or as a treasured gift any time.

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