Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Shipping and Handling costs? - Shipping and Handling Costs

What is your address and phone numbers? - Address and phone numbers

I would like to see projects in past issues... - Projects in Past Issues

I need to convert my floss into DMC number - Floss Conversions

What are the new DMC color replacements - Floss Conversions

How do I measure my fabric? - Fabric Measurements

Should I pre-wash my cross-stitch fabrics? - Prewashing Fabric

Which is the right side of the fabric? - Right side of Fabric

How can I make my piece of fabric more workable? - Workable fabric

Can you give me some hints for stitching on dark fabric? - Using dark fabric

What is the difference between 'linen' and fabric that is 28- or 25-count, etc.? Or is there a difference? - Linen vs. other count

Is it really necessary to seperate the floss - Seperating Floss

How do I decide which needle to use for cross-stitch? - Correct needle

What should I use for outline? - Outline Notes

How many strands of floss should I use for backstitching - Backstitching Notes

My cross-stitch is not centered on the fabric - what did I do wrong? - Correct centering

What are the most common colors used? - Common Colors

Can I change the colors in a design and how would I do that? - Changing design colors

I want to change the skintone to African American or Asian... - Changing Skintones

Why does my cross-stitching have 'ridges'? - Ridges

What are some hints on how to make cross stitches that are isolated and not next to other stitches? - Isolated stitches

Can you give me any hints on how to add lettering to a personalized sampler? - Lettering to sampler

How do I work with new fibers threads, like Wisperfloss? - Using Wisperfloss

How can I get hoop marks out of my finished cross-stitch? - Hoop Marks

What are some hints on making the back of my project look cleaner - Cleaner Back of project

How do I wash my cross-stitch project? - Washing cross-stitch

How do I clean a framed piece of cross-stitch? - Cleaning a framed piece

Should I put my cross-stitch under glass? - Glass or no glass

What are some tips for using Bandaida? - Bandaida use

Can you give me some hints on making a cross-stitch afghan? - Cross-stitch afghan

Can you give me some hints for working on perforated paper? - Perforated Paper

What is the difference between perforated plastic and plastic canvas? - Perforated plastic

Can you give me a few hints for stitching with beads? - Using Beads

How can I keep my beads from flopping over? - No more flopping over beads

How do I finish my project? - Finishing Directions

How do I get my finished designs to look like the ones in the magazine? - Fringes and nice edges on projects

What are the differences in framing techniques? - Framing

Can you give me some ideas on how to make cross-stitched ornaments look extra special? - Christmas Ornaments

How do I organize my unfinished cross-stitch projects? - Organizing projects

How can I take my cross-stitch with me on trips? - Traveling & cross-stitch

What are some healthly hand suggestions? - Healthly hand hints

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