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Word of the Year Cross Stitch Pattern
Do you have a word of the year? Deciding on a word of the year has been very trendy lately. That one word can be so inspiring and powerful. It has the ability to drive your mindset and actions throughout the year.
My word of the year from last year was simplify. I want to continue this word into the new year. Simplify means "to reduce to its basic essentials." This is the word I've chosen -again - to be my #wordoftheyear.
I find myself being pulled in so many directions that I end up feeling almost catatonic with indecision over the simplest of things. I've decided to simplify my home, my work life, my expenses, my body and definitely my mind. The new year just happened to coincide with my declaration.
I am now decluttering my guest bedroom, mudroom and garage. If it hasn't been used or displayed within the last year - it goes. I am currently eliminating any unneeded expenses. (Sorry, NetFlix - you don't make the cut.) And I'm doing more yoga and herbal tea than running and soda. (That's still a work-in-progress.)
While life can get extremely complicated, I've decided to approach everything with a "simplify" state-of-mind. Do you have a word of the year?
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How To End a Thread on Your Cross Stitch Design
My super simple method; right here! You're going to need to end or switch threads during your cross stitch project. This method (yes, there are many) is my favorite because it is so simple and it works.
With the thread ending on the back of your design and the thread still in your needle, gently run the needle through one of the stitches you already made; preferably in the same color (so your secret doesn't show on the front).
I like to repeat this at least three more times to make sure the end is secure.
Then snip off the excess very carefully.
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