Better Stitches

Ever looked at someone's cross stitching and wondered how they got such pretty flat stitches?

If you ask stitchers with beautiful close ups what their secret is answers range from letting thread untwist every few stitches, to laying tools, to type of frame/hoop used. After years of envying others close up and, trying different tools, hoops, frames etc., I have found the answer. Bee's Wax. Yes! Bee's Wax. While looking around on the Heaven and Earth Designs website I found Bee's Wax. So I said what the hay lets give it a try. So, with my last order from HAED I added on a bee's wax. Do to not wanting half my last piece to be done with wax and half without I didn't try it right away. Actually it just sat for months in my thread box. Now it is out and used with every string. It is easy to use. Gently pull tread between thumb and waxer two times, then pull thread between thumb and finger to smooth. That easy. This will strengthen the thread, smooth floss and reduce tangles. Wow what a difference it makes.

Close up without wax

 Close up of Snow with no wax. Stitches are uneven, and crazy. This is why most of my pictures are of full pieces from a distance.

Close up with wax

Close up of new start The Glowing Dreams with wax. Stiches are even, flat, beautiful stitches. These are close ups I would post anywhere. I am such a believer in using the Bee's Wax for cross stitching it is now available in my Etsy store. HERE. For a limited time get 10% off our purchase at check out with code: STITCHESANDTHINGS expires Mar 31, 2017.

Are you using any tricks to get your stitches flat? Comment below and let us know.