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One of the things that causes the most confusion in cross stitch is fabric count. I see questions about it all the time because at first glance it feels like changing your fabric should somehow change the pattern itself. But it doesn’t. Your pattern stays exactly the same. What changes is the physical size...

New to stamped cross stitch and not sure where to begin?This step-by-step guide shows you how to understand a stamped cross stitch design. No counting, no charts, and no overwhelm. Learn how to read the printed symbols, match them to thread colours, and stitch with confidence from your very first X.

Stamped cross stitch often gets labelled as “cheating”. This thoughtful post explains why that idea doesn’t hold up, and why clarity, quality, and enjoyment matter more than counting.

I thought it might be a good time to share what’s coming up for The Stamped Stitch Club over the rest of the year. There will be lots of new kits arriving from the amazing artists you already know and love, plus we’ll be welcoming some new names too. Over the next few months...

Stamped cross stitch is having a comeback, but it’s also carrying years of misunderstandings, outdated assumptions, and poor-quality examples that gave it a reputation it no longer deserves. If you’ve ever been curious about stamped cross stitch but unsure what to believe, you’re not alone. Today, I want to unpack some of the most...

At The Stamped Stitch Club, one of our core promises is simple: what you see is what you’ll stitch.  That same promise applies to both our stamped kits and our downloadable PDF charts—but to deliver the best experience in each format, we actually use different sets of symbols.  This often surprises stitchers at first,...

If you’ve ever stitched in tidy little sections — whether you follow a chart block-by-block or you simply prefer working in chunks of colour — you may have noticed faint lines or ridges left behind once that area is finished. They’re subtle, but once you see them, you can’t unsee them. The good news?They’re...

There’s something magical about watching a design come to life, one stitch at a time — especially when it’s one of our most loved Halloween designs! Our affiliate Myriam has shared a Stitch With Me video on YouTube featuring A Spooktacular Night by artist Sarah Richter. It’s a wonderful look at the kit in...

Life today can feel like a constant scroll — fast, noisy, and full of things demanding your attention. But there’s something quietly powerful about slowing down, picking up a needle, and letting your hands find their rhythm.  Cross stitch has long been known as a creative outlet, but it’s also an incredible tool for...

Not all fairy-tale art is fair game. While stories by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are in the public domain, Disney’s specific character designs are copyrighted. In this post, we explain the difference—and why The Stamped Stitch Club always uses licensed artwork. Discover how we create beautiful, legal interpretations of classic tales,...