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Embroidery basics
Embroidery basics
Cross stitch vs embroidery: what's actually the difference?
Cross stitch is one kind of embroidery — but the two hobbies, their tools and their machines are very different. A plain-English guide to which craft (and which kit) you're really looking for.
Read → Embroidery basicsWhat size embroidery hoop do I need?
Hoop field size is the single spec that decides what you can make. Here's what actually fits in 4×4, 5×7 and 6×10 fields — and the size most buyers wish they'd started with.
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