“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 ...

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 ...

Cross stitching is a craft that has stood the test of time and for good reason. It's a relaxing and rewarding hobby that allows you to create beautiful pieces of art with just a needle, thread, and ...

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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FORT SILL, Okla. (March 21, 2019) -- "Cross-stitching is my therapy." That's what Ella Foley maintains, but maybe the word "oxygen" would be more precise. When she packs to go on a trip, she decides ...

Embroidered goods may seem like an odd offering for a candidate who notoriously dismissed the idea that she would stay home and bake cookies. Only recently, cross-stitching was seen as an activity not ...

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 ...