When starting cross stitch as a new hobby, just getting started can be mind-boggling. There's so much to learn which is why most people begin at their local craft store. However, it's amazing the amount of free counted cross stitch patterns and graphs that can be found online.
The biggest advantage to searching online before going to your local craft store is the variety that you'll find available. This will save you time of wandering around the store, and it will save you money by not filling up your cart with projects you're ultimately not interested in completing.
Instead of wasting time in long lines, dealing with traffic or finding a parking space you can find something for free online. If you are looking to design something unique, searching the Internet will provide more options than what is available in stores.
Almost any theme you can think of has a free pattern somewhere out there online. It just takes a little research, typing in the keywords, until you find exactly what you desire.
On any of the social networking sites, like Facebook or Myspace, you can find other people interested in cross stitch who will share their patterns and graphs. There are two different types of web sites for people looking for free patterns. There are sites that offer free counted cross stitch patterns and graphs and there are sites that offer free tools for crafters to create their own patterns.
Instead of spending your money on patterns, with all the free patterns available you can spend that money on supplies. There are thousands of patterns available to choose from.
So whether you are a seasoned cross stitching pro or a rookie just learning the ropes (or rather the stitches!), you can find all the free counted cross stitch patterns and graphs you need online.
The biggest advantage to searching online before going to your local craft store is the variety that you'll find available. This will save you time of wandering around the store, and it will save you money by not filling up your cart with projects you're ultimately not interested in completing.
Instead of wasting time in long lines, dealing with traffic or finding a parking space you can find something for free online. If you are looking to design something unique, searching the Internet will provide more options than what is available in stores.
Almost any theme you can think of has a free pattern somewhere out there online. It just takes a little research, typing in the keywords, until you find exactly what you desire.
On any of the social networking sites, like Facebook or Myspace, you can find other people interested in cross stitch who will share their patterns and graphs. There are two different types of web sites for people looking for free patterns. There are sites that offer free counted cross stitch patterns and graphs and there are sites that offer free tools for crafters to create their own patterns.
Instead of spending your money on patterns, with all the free patterns available you can spend that money on supplies. There are thousands of patterns available to choose from.
So whether you are a seasoned cross stitching pro or a rookie just learning the ropes (or rather the stitches!), you can find all the free counted cross stitch patterns and graphs you need online.
About the Author:
Julia Wigham is an experienced writer and co-owner of Patterns Patch cross stitch forums. An online cross stitch club whose subscribers get free: patterns, articles and tutorials. Come to our lively => cross stitch blogs right now. Click here for other unique 'counted cross stitch' articles.
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