Cross stitch is a great Craft that can occupy days and provide endless hours of enjoyment. Here at Calico Laine there are a number of Craft items that can help anybody from a first time cross stitcher to an old hand. We provide both aida, plastic canvas and binca. All of which come in white or cream. Aida is my personal favourite and you can make a design stand out in white for it to be mounted as a picture or pretty wall hanging framed by your favourite fabrics! Cream adds a softer edge and I've found this looks it's best for cushions. But don't take my word as gospel if your a beginner, either colour is fine for whatever you plan to do with your final project. Binca is best for Crafting if you dislike using embroidery hoops, as it is quite a firm fabric so doesn't need one! This, like aida, comes in cream and will be fabulous for wall hangings and pictures. Plastic canvas is great for avoiding the common cross stitcher problem of dirty canvas and as a result doesn't need washing, saving you one more chore. Plastic canvas can also be used for the more unusual crafting ideas like coasters and sun catchers. This could be an idea for you Mums out there struggling for a present to give to Miss Smith! As well as the variety of fabrics to get your stitch on, we have many Crafting products that can add that little extra sparkle to your sewing. My go to is Craft beads, such as butterfly pendants, which can add a 3D element to your final work. Or using seed beads to add a glamorous (and shiny) border to smaller stitched motifs, like those used to make cards. The possibilities are endless so get stitching today.