Top 100 Cross Stitch Kits: 59 - 40

Tuesday, 8th of April 2014

Today, we're continuing to wind down the vast tapestry that is Past Impression's top 100 cross stitch kits countdown. As expected, many of the same themes and motifs cropped up in our previous instalment, with a few new ones (like fantasy and 3D cards) continuing

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Timeline of the History of Needlecraft

Wednesday, 2nd of April 2014

Needlecraft encompasses a collection of pastimes that are in many ways integral to the development of civilization. The continuing presence of our crafty hobbies may seem novel in a contemporary society of digital distractions, but it's been a powerful artistic

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Top 100 Cross Stitch Kits: 79 – 60

Thursday, 27th of March 2014

Welcome back to Past Impressions long threaded countdown of our top 100 cross stitch kits. The previous 20 in our list included birth samplers, photo-realistic wildlife illustrations and appearances from Tatty Teddy, all of which are likely to feature again

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Top 100 Cross Stitch Kits: 100 - 80

Wednesday, 19th of March 2014

As we approach the two year anniversary of the inaugural Past Impressions blog, it's time to tackle one of the really big questions: what is our favourite cross stitch kit? Being a question unquestionably impossible to give a single answer to, we've decided

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Brand Spotlight: The Stitching Shed

Friday, 14th of March 2014

We doubt we'll ever tire of cross stitch samplers. An enjoyable way to get the most out of our favourite embroidery hobby, their humble history of demonstrating one's proficiency with a needle has made them the most popular way for stichers to celebrate almost

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10 Mind-blowing Tapestries of the Modern Age

Friday, 7th of March 2014

A couple of months ago on the Past Impressions blog, we listed some of history's most marvelled tapestries; still as revered today as they were upon their unveiling. Their instant recognition does however paint Tapestry as being an art-form who's heyday has

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