Cross Stitch Finishing Ideas & Tutorials - The Jolly Jabber

Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials & Ideas

Discover how to showcase your masterpiece with our cross stitch finishing tips and tricks. We cover all the basics, including different types of hoops & frames, floss & threads, and backings. Easily achieve a professional finish by learning how to secure your fabric and how to choose the right framing materials. Let us help you take your cross stitching to the next level and turn your finished projects into beautiful works of art.

My 2023 Winter Cross Stitch Recap

With the arrival of winter, came the perfect opportunity to settle by the warm fireplace and do some relaxing stitching. These past few months have been a flurry of creativity, and I am excited to share my latest projects with you! Below are the cross […]

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My 2023 Fall Cross Stitch Recap

Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect season for cozy stitching by the fire. I’m absolutely thrilled to share all the projects I’ve been diligently working on over the past few months. Just like every season, I’ve been documenting my creative journey in […]

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2023 Summer Cross Stitch Recap

This is a summer for stitching and I can’t wait to show you everything I have been working on the last few months! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. Below are the cross stitch projects I have been working […]

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2023 Spring Cross Stitch Recap

I’m ready to leap into spring and share my cross stitch projects so far in 2023 with you! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. I had lots to stitch with Stackables, Stronger Together, and more! Below I have listed […]

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2022 Winter Cross Stitch Recap

It’s a new year! That means it’s time for one last recap of my cross stitch projects from 2022. I stitched a lot for the end of last year, especially with the Jolly Housewives Stitch Along. Learn all about my projects below! Below you can […]

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Join the Barn Sweet Barn Stitch Along

Barn Sweet Barn is back in 2023 with a new star! Stitch the Lone Star design in different colors each month for a total of 12 stars, one for each month of the year. This year-long stitch along is perfect for a beginner cross stitcher. […]

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2022 Fall Cross Stitch Recap

Now that it’s fall, pumpkin spice is back. And so am I – just in time to my recent cross stitch projects! I’ve stitched dozens of designs for FQS Sunflower September, Boo Crew, FQS Jolly July, and more. Below you can see my stitched finishes from the […]

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2022 Summer Cross Stitch Recap

It’s summertime, and I’m back to share my progress on recent cross stitch projects! I was busy this season with FQS Stitch May-nia, Calendar Crates, Holiday Hallmarks, and more! Below you can see my stitched finishes from the last few months and my FFOs (Fully […]

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2022 Spring Cross Stitch Recap

Spring Cross Stitch Recap 2022

Spring has sprung, and my cross stitch projects for 2022 have only just begun! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. I had lots to stitch between Barn Sweet Barn, Stronger Together, Calendar Crates, and more! Below I have listed […]

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Join the Barn Sweet Barn Stitch Along

Home is where the heart is, and in 2022, my heart is in the barn! Barn Sweet Barn is my latest creative adventure with one of my new favorite Lori Holt cross stitch patterns, Flea Market Baskets! If you know anything about me, you know […]

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