7 Tips for Cross Stitching without an Embroidery Hoop

If you are wondering whether to try cross stitching without an embroidery hoop then take a look at the tips in this video first to set yourself up for success!
Cross stitching 'in hand' makes this fab craft even more portable and it's really easy to do.

00:00 Start
01:02 Tip #1 - start small
01:33 Tip #2 - roll it up
02:22 Tip #3 - work from a corner
03:15 Tip #4 - clean hands!
03:59 Tip #5 - don't hold the fabric too tight
04:29 Tip #6 - practise your tension
05:24 Tip #7 - stitch pale colours last
05:55 Practice pattern recommendation
06:14 Bonus tip!

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