Cross-Stitching. Tips and hints - Continued

When making a special gift it is always nice to sign your work. You can discreetly personalize any piece of work. Add your initials and the year you created it. Use a design with color floss that is readable and blends in with the shades in the design. Also use a backstitch to have it stand out. Never cover your initials with the matting. Allow it to be seen by all. You will have a sense of pride looking at your completed piece of work. On the baby blanket I made for my niece, I placed Love Auntie in the corner. When she grows older she will always know where this special blanket came from.

Are you wondering where to start? Go to your local craft shop and you will find many booklets with cross-stitching projects. These booklets usually have a step by step guide on getting started. I would start with something simple at first. Don’t just jump into a major project. This might over whelm you and cause you to be frustrated with cross-stitching. 

Cross Stitching should be relaxing and enjoyable. Remember that there are endless gift ideas that you will find to work on. These are usually very inexpensive gift ideas. The time and workmanship you place in your projects makes them very valuable.

Happy stitching!