“X” marks the spot, or so the saying goes. For Pat Athanas, of Hyde Park, the phrase could be a life motto. As a lifelong cross-stitcher, Athanas has been “marking the spot” for as long as she can ...

In the wake of a broken ankle and an unplanned semester off from college last fall, I found that dealing with my previously undiagnosed mental health issues had become unavoidable. I went to the ...

Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

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Crafting is seeing a major upturn in popularity during the coronavirus crisis. And among the most popular is cross-stitch, with huge numbers of people ordering beginners' kits on the internet and ...

Who said cross stitch was boring? (Picture: G.L. Booker/Kansas City Star/MCT/Getty) If you need a new hobby look no further because cross stitch is what all the cool kids are doing. Over time cross ...

Embroidered goods may seem like an odd offering for a candidate who notoriously dismissed the idea that she would stay home and bake cookies. Only recently, cross-stitching was seen as an activity not ...

When you close your eyes and think about needle-based crafts—cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, quilts—what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s one of those patterned, ...

The first person to realize that the tiny holes in a fabric’s weave were the perfect guide for stitching precise little Xs might have trouble recognizing what is now known as counted cross-stitch. The ...

What does your business do? “We are a full-service needlepoint shop. We have thread, painted canvas, lots of experience to help you with your stitching needs, all sorts of stuff,” Krizek said. Deb ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea ...