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Hygge: Scandinavian Inspired Cross Stitch Kits

Tuesday, 22nd of November 2016

The evenings are darker, it's cold outside and it's almost Christmas. This makes it the perfect opportunity to snuggle down at home with a cross stitch kit to hand and to let the 'Hygge' times roll. Hygge is the Danish way of living, it doesn't have a direct

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10 Cross Stitch Kit Stocking Fillers

Wednesday, 2nd of November 2016

If you're anything like us, at Past Impressions you've probably been stitching for Christmas for the last couple of months! There's something a bit magical about watching a Christmas project come to life as the evenings start to close in. Now as we enter December

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How To Add Beads To Cross Stitch Designs

Thursday, 4th of August 2016

Your cross stitch design is finally finished and it looks great, but it looks like it's missing something. But what could you possibly do next when the only supplies to hand with your kit are the threads and the standard chart?  Just because it's a cross

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6 Cross Stitch Kits For A Cat Lady

Thursday, 14th of July 2016

The whole 'cat lady' status has exploded into the world over the last few years, banishing the myth that being a cat lady warrants you as a single lady who lives at home with an army of cats.  Anyone who just really likes cats can take on the crazy cat lady

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Father's Day Cross Stitch Gift Ideas

Thursday, 9th of June 2016

When it comes to Father’s Day, cross stitch kits aren’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind. Nevertheless, few dads can resist the charm of a bit of embroidery made just for them, particularly when the pattern is every bit as heartfelt as they

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6 Of the Best Cross Stitch Bloggers

Thursday, 19th of May 2016

Cross stitch is as old-school as a craft can get, and yet it’s probably benefitted more from the internet than any other. Leaving aside the fact that designers have a whole new interconnected marketplace to get their patterns to needlecrafters, it’s now

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