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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Our 7 Favourite Characters to Cross Stitch

Thursday, 20th of February 2014

A couple of times on this blog we've sung praise to those certain familiar faces who like to turn up on our cross stitch pieces. More often or not, it's classic children's characters who are the perfect catalysts to get the younger generation into needlecraft,

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How to Cross Stitch in a Modern World

Wednesday, 12th of February 2014

A key word when it comes to Cross Stitch is ‘tradition’, and that’s always been a bit of a problem. When you have a hobby revered for its age and history, you face an uphill battle trying to get the younger people, with even younger likes

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5 Valentine's Cross Stitch & Knitting Gift Ideas

Tuesday, 28th of January 2014

No matter how many of us snub or sleep through it, there's always love in the air come Valentine's Day. We'll be the first however to admit that the holiday's intention of being a humble and honest vestigial to express one's true feelings has been somewhat

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