Counted Cross Stitch Patterns

Do your cross stitch stitches look bumpy, uneven, or inconsistent? You're not alone — and you're NOT doing it wrong!

I'm breaking down the 4 most common reasons your stitches look off and exactly how to fix each one. Spoiler: railroading is a game-changer. 🚂✨

👉 Read the full guide on the blog! https://www.sunrayscreations.com/cross-stitching-blog/why-your-cross-stitch-stitches-look-uneven-and-how-to-fix

Why Your Cross Stitch Stitches Look Uneven (And How to Fix It) Cross stitch stitches look uneven? Learn the 4 most common causes of uneven stitches and how to fix cross stitch tension, direction, and floss problems.

🐸 Ever heard a stitcher mutter "rip-it, rip-it" and wondered what on earth they were doing? 😅 That's frogging, and yes, we ALL have to do it sometimes. 🧵 I'm sharing my best tips for frogging without wrecking your fabric (or your sanity) over on the blog. ✂️💖 Read it here: https://www.sunrayscreations.com/what-is-frogging-in-cross-stitch-how-to-do-it

What Is Frogging in Cross Stitch? (And How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind) Frogging in cross stitch means ripping out stitches. Learn how to frog without ruining your fabric, plus tips to keep your sanity from a 22-year designer.

✨🧵 New to cross stitch and not sure where to begin? I'm walking you through everything you need to start your very first project today, from fabric to floss to your first X stitch. 22 years of designing, distilled into one beginner guide. 💛🪡 https://www.sunrayscreations.com/cross-stitch-for-beginners-everything-you-need-to-start/

Cross Stitch for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Your First Project Today Cross stitch for beginners made simple. Tracey Kramer of Sunrays Creations walks you through fabric, floss, needles, hoops, and your first stitch.