Finishing a cross stitch

Sometimes simple is best. Cross stitch and hand embroidery looks fresh and modern when finished in a wood hoop, and it's easier than you think to do. Follow these steps for a beautiful finish ever time. There are a number of different ways to finish cross stitch and hand embroidery in a hoop. We like this method because it doesn't use glue, but it is still easy. The advantage to not using glue is you can easily remove the fabric from the hoop if you want to clean it or reframe it down the…

How to frame your own cross stitch pieces on a budget using the lacing method

Here's how to finish cross stitch in a hoop that only takes a few minutes and adds a nice, neat finish to the back of your project!

Finishing a cross stitch project is an amazing accomplishment and now it’s time to display your stitching. An embroidery hoop is an affordable and modern way to frame your work. Today’s tutorial will show you step-by-step how to finish your project in a wooden hoop. This tutorial is the second part of my Cross Stitch...

Unique ideas for finishing cross-stitched projects

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. Try covered buttons, lampshades, bookmarks, frames, bracelets, mason jars and more!

Learn how to frame your cross stitch projects in a hoop with a neat felt backing. Tutorial includes clear directions for blocking and finishing your project, lining with batting and stitching on the felt backing.

Discover the many exciting and unique techniques for finishing cross stitch, including framing cross stitch and finishing the back of your cross stitch.

An beginner's guide to cross stitch, from picking out materials to starting your your first project. Avoid common mistakes and learn a new craft!

When I first learned how to cross stitch I made all of these common cross stitch mistakes. I’m sharing them in this article in hopes that it will help you easily fix them so...