A Note from Tracey Kramer I've been preparing fabric for cross stitch projects for over thirty years, and I'll be honest—I've made almost every mistake there is to make. What I'm sharing here is … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer I have been designing cross-stitch patterns since 2004, and in that time I have watched my customers turn finished pieces into gallery walls, wedding gifts, nursery keepsa … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer I've been stitching for over thirty years and my supplies have lived in baskets, totes, a spare bedroom, and everything in between. This one's for every crafter who has … read more

This article was originally published 15th Oct 2020 and has been updated in April 2026 with new resources and product recommendations. From Tracey's Workbasket I've been stitching for over 22 years … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer I remember sitting down with my very first cross stitch project like it was yesterday — nervous, excited, and completely unsure where to put that first X. Thirty yea … read more