“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 ...

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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In 2003, Julie Jackson stopped by a craft store to buy a really ornate cross-stitch sampler — the kind with a guide to stitching the alphabet so it could be personalized as a wedding gift — as a kind ...

When Philadelphia native Jill Nammar moved to the North Shore seven years ago, the seaside sunsets and charms of coastal New England proved to inspire her cross stitch design work. A casual blogger, ...

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, ...

Like many indoor stay-at-home activities during the coronavirus pandemic over the past 18 months, cross-stitch has gained in popularity. Prior to July 30, cross-stitchers on the Grand Strand didn’t ...