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Cross Stitch is a counted form of embroidery that uses a single repetitive stitch in the shape of an X. It is stitched onto a piece of fabric with an even and open weave, often either Aida cloth or Linen. It is the easiest form of embroidery to learn and something you can teach to kids once they are confident with counting.

With school holidays upon us it is time to get involved in some new crafts! Friendship bracelets are easy to make with only a few skeins of embroidery cotton, making them a perfect afternoon activity for both adults and children. They are a form of macramé with patterns developing from a series of knots that range from simple to intricate.

We often get asked in store what is vegan yarn and which of our yarns are vegan? Many yarns are either fully or partially made of animal fibers such as wool or alpaca and therefore not vegan. Yarns that are vegan are made from 100% plant or man made fibers such as cotton, bamboo, linen, and acrylic. We have quite a number of vegan...