A Note from Tracey Kramer Stitching on dark Aida cloth is one of those things that intimidates beginners but becomes completely natural once you understand the adjustments it requires. The finished … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer There are hundreds of cross stitch pattern sources in the world. I'm going to make the case for buying from an independent designer — and specifically from Sunrays Crea … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer Over twenty years of selling patterns, I've fielded the same questions hundreds of times. What can I actually make with cross stitch? How is it different from embroider … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer People ask me how I got into cross stitch. The honest answer is: I didn't really choose it. I went through knitting, crochet, rug hooking, and needlepoint first. Cross sti … read more

A Note from Tracey Kramer I have been stitching for over thirty years and I still feel the same giddiness opening a new kit that I felt the very first time. This article is my honest attempt to e … read more