Guide to 3-D Cross Stitch Kits

Friday, 22nd of August 2014

The advancement of cross stitch design and printing techniques over recent years has not only seen the industry expand like never before, but reach previously unsought plains. Going beyond simply what people enjoy embroidering, the real big innovations can

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Parking Your Cross Stitch

Tuesday, 5th of August 2014

In the past few weeks we've deviated from our more favoured form of embroidery by delivering how-to guides for Knitting, Crocheting and Tapestry kits. Now we want to put hour helping hands back in front of cross stitch kits, focusing today on the convenient

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Are Cross Stitch Designs at Risk of Piracy?

Tuesday, 29th of July 2014

Not too long ago, one of the many dedicated posters on our Cross Stitch Community posted this message regarding one of their favourite design companies, who cited pirated designs as a key reason for her stepping down from the business:

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Brand Spotlight: Heritage Crafts

Monday, 23rd of June 2014

Out of all the many wondrous craft suppliers and designers we've featured on the blog, one has escaped our praises for far too long. With so many of their stellar cross stitch kits filling the homes of crafters all over the world, we surely could not go another

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Cross Stitch Portrait Kits

Thursday, 12th of June 2014

Examining cross stitch portraits, samplers and the like as an art form can divisive. With your image already technically 'finished' before you start sewing, many feel it is a past time in the very literal sense of being something to pass the time. As with

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Unusual Ways To Use Your Finished Cross Stitch Kit

Tuesday, 20th of May 2014

One of our all time most popular posts on the Past Impressions blog looked at all the various things one could do with a finished cross stitch. From framing to strapping it to the back of an iPad, all were a nice change from just tucking it away in a drawer.

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