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Needlework frame.

Use Dowel Rods for Needlework FramesEver wish you had a different size scroll bar set? I use half inch diameter dowel rods from the home improvement store and cut to whatever width I need at the time. I have widths ranging from 8 inches to 36 inches.

 

Cross stitch project in floor frame.

Keeping Cross Stitch Clean in Floor FrameI do a lot of cross stitching and always use a floor stand. However, when kept in the stand frame, it is open to household odors, my hubby's cigarette smoke, etc. I now use a plastic garbage bag to slide over the scroll rods and upper frame, therefore helping to keep it a little cleaner.

 

sock over arm

Keep Cross Stitch Material Clean With...I do a lot of cross stitching and have often found the material at the bottom to be more soiled than I thought it should be. I figured that this was because of my arm rubbing against the material on the scroll bar. I took one of hubby's socks, cut the ribbing off and slipped it on my arm; no more soil!

 

Closeup of angel.

Plastic Canvas Spring AngelThis is one of 4 seasonal angels. I made this for my mom for a late Mother's Day gift.

 

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Keeping Cross-Stitching Hoop TightI have always had a hard time when I am cross-stitching when my hoop won't keep the material tight. I put a heavy rubber band around the bottom hoop and now I have nice and tight fabric.

 

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Keep Small Scissors Available When Doing Cross StitchI love to do cross stitch, but I am always misplacing my small scissors. I found a nifty and quick solution. I had an extra clip from a name badge; the ones that have a plastic loop with a snap on one end and a clip on the other.

 

Canning Jar lids with cross stitched patterns.

Cross Stitch Jar LidChoose cross stitch pattern smaller than the top of a canning ring. Stitch pattern onto Aida cloth. When finished, cut away extra cloth. Center design on orange juice lid.

 

Someone working a crossstitch pattern.

Cross Stitch SayingsHere are cross stitch sayings that have been submitted from the creative ThriftyFun community.

 

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