Stitch the Grid is a website about two crafts you work on a grid: needlepoint and cross stitch. We write it for beginners.
Who writes Stitch the Grid
Ella Schmidt writes Stitch the Grid with her team. We are passionate about needlepoint and cross stitch, and we want more people to pick up a needle and try them.
We started this site because beginner instructions are often hard to follow. They skip steps, use terms without explaining them, or assume you already own the supplies. We write the guides we wanted when we started: simple words, one step at a time.
What you will find here
- Step-by-step guides to the basic needlepoint and cross stitch stitches, with our own diagrams.
- Clear explanations of canvas, fabric, thread, needles, and tools, so you know what to buy and what you can skip.
- Guides to kits, patterns, and seasonal projects such as Christmas ornaments and stockings.
- Free tools and printables, which we are adding over time.
How we make our guides
- We research each topic and check the facts against trusted craft sources, such as thread makers, needlepoint shops, and established stitching guides.
- We draw our own stitch diagrams.
- Some images on the site are illustrations made for the site. Their captions say so.
- When we find a mistake, we fix the article. If you spot one, please tell us.
No paid recommendations
Stitch the Grid does not sell products, and we do not accept payment for recommendations. If that ever changes, we will say so clearly on this page and on any article it affects.
Contact
Do you have a question, a correction, or an idea for a guide? Use the contact page. We read every message.