by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing, Cross Stitch Series, What's New!
Introducing the Heirloom Folk Christmas Series At Anabella’s Needleart, we love designs that feel timeless — pieces that capture the warmth, tradition, and handmade charm of the holidays. Our newest release, Heirloom Folk Christmas, was created with exactly that...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing
Make Finishing Fun™ ~ A Valentine Finish For Hazel There’s something extra special about taking a sweet stitched piece and giving it a finish that feels just as thoughtful as the design itself. Today I’m sharing a Valentine finish for Hazel that combines painted wood,...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing, DIY Home Decor, What's New!
🎅 Basket of Blooms Santa – A New Make Finishing Fun™ Technique Using Chalk Couture™ Looking for a creative way to finish your holiday stitches? Our newest Make Finishing Fun™ project, Basket of Blooms Santa, combines beautiful cross stitching with Chalk Couture™ DIY...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing, What's New!
How to Avoid Brush Marks When Painting: 10 Simple Tips for a Smooth, Flawless Finish One of the most common frustrations when painting is dealing with unwanted brush marks. Whether you’re giving new life to a piece of furniture or adding a fresh coat to home décor,...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing
Make Finishing Fun & Affordable! Your Guide To Mixing Paint & Custom Shades At Anabella’s, “Make Finishing Fun™ & Affordable” reflects our commitment to making the finishing part of cross stitch both enjoyable and budget-friendly. It...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! When my daughter and I started to design cross stitch charts we decided to create some QuickStitch Simple Smalls™ each month to help you not only quickly stitch a new design, but to help you Make Finishing Fun™ by providing you...