Author Archives: Sieglinde
FAQ – Jute fabric
Q: what’s the best way to remove fibers from the jute surface? ONE ANSWER: One of our sample stitchers recently submitted this suggestion and I think it’s so good I need to pass it on. After gluing the edges of … Continue reading
cross-point recipe
a favorite FISH SOUP recipe Recently my sister and husband returned from a visit to Sweden and raved about a fish soup they enjoyed while there. Each time the soup showed up on a menu, they ordered. Turns out there … Continue reading
cross-point Red color schemes
RED COLORS FOR WINTER STITCHING From the many tones and hues of reds in the landscape, from flowers and fruit, from sunsets to fires, red is the color of life itself. In interiors, for me, red stands for “warmth” – … Continue reading
cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – spice colors
COLORS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER STITCHING PART III – SPICE COLORS As October progresses to November and December, our thoughts turn to holidays. Thanksgiving, being one of the major holidays in the USA, is our day of giving thanks for all the … Continue reading
cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Grape pattern
GRAPE with LEAF BORDER a quintessential autumn pattern from cross-point™ Celebrated in song, national symbols, historic textiles, engravings and heraldic shields, grapes are the very essence of Autumn across most of our known world. The top photo, dated 1946, at … Continue reading
cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Classic Colors
CLASSIC COLORS FOR AUTUMN STITCHING PART II – CLASSIC COLOR COMBINATIONS Following the riot of colors of October and early November in nature , our woodland begins to turn to warm browns, golden ocher and a few remaining peaches and … Continue reading
cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Bright Colors
CHEERFUL COLORS FOR AUTUMN STITCHING Autumn here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a special time – a riot of colors – from scarlet and deep reds to gold, yellow, chartreuse, deep green, rust, brown, orange, all seen against a … Continue reading
cross-point Anniversary Sale
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF CROSS-POINT.COM to celebrate with us – get 20% off on all cross-point kits from October 15th to November 15th! It is utterly amazing how quickly the last 15 years have gone by. During those years I … Continue reading
cross-point New Pattern: Morocco Stripe coverlet
NEW PATTERN: MOROCCO STRIPE COVERLET I added a new pattern size to the extensive Morocco Stripe collection page on the website today. The Morocco Stripe Coverlet is available in all 8 existing colorways as well as custom colors. At 23 … Continue reading
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