“X” marks the spot, or so the saying goes. For Pat Athanas, of Hyde Park, the phrase could be a life motto. As a lifelong cross-stitcher, Athanas has been “marking the spot” for as long as she can ...

If working creatively with needle and thread gives you joy, then Just Stitching is a place you want to check out. In fact, many of its patrons refer to it as their “happy place.” Just Stitching is ...

In 2003, Julie Jackson stopped by a craft store to buy a really ornate cross-stitch sampler — the kind with a guide to stitching the alphabet so it could be personalized as a wedding gift — as a kind ...

Cross stitching is a craft that has stood the test of time and for good reason. It's a relaxing and rewarding hobby that allows you to create beautiful pieces of art with just a needle, thread, and ...

Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

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Rayna Fahey puts the "cross" into cross stitch by using it to draw attention to the big issues. A Kiwi mum is putting the cross into cross stitch with a new book on how to darn feminist slogans. The ...

A cross-stitch expert has sewn a mini-gallery of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces. Elcin Ozcan, 44, from Ankara Turkey has recreated artwork including Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, ...

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A cross-stitch expert has sewn a mini-gallery of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces. Elcin Ozcan, 44, from Ankara, Turkey, has recreated artwork including Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night ...