How to Begin Your First Large Cross Stitch Project

Cross stitching a project as large as the new Knitter Cross Stitch pattern can feel intimidating. In order to help quell your fears, Zoe, the maker behind Junebug and Darlin, has put together some tips and tricks to help you set up your next cross stitch project. When beginning a larger cross stitch project, one of the hardest things can be actually starting. How should I prepare my fabric? What color should I start with? Where should I begin stitching? All of these questions are great AND at some point, you'll have to jump in. Here's how. To begin cross stitching, you'll follow the instructions to find the center of your pattern and the corresponding center of your fabric. In order to get to the 'jump in' part, I like to take the time to make a grid on my aida fabric that matches the grid

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