Fiona’s focus - TEACHING CHILDREN TO STITCH

Sharing your cross stitch hobby with little ones can be incredibly rewarding here are some handy tips to help you find the next generation of stitchers!

We all know how fun cross W stitching can be, but did you know it can also help children improve their concentration, hand-eye coordination and maths skills? It's a brilliant way to bond over a shared hobby and may even mean more stitching time for you as well it's a win-win all round!

GET THE RIGHT MATERIALS

Your usual fabric and accessories may not be suitable for tiny hands, so get larger count fabric such as 11 or even 8-count aida, or tapestry canvas which has the added benefit of being easier to hold. Although a tapestry needle is blunt it's still a danger to young children, so a plastic needle is best. Tapestry wool may also be easier for them to handle than stranded cotton and to see their stitches take shape.

FIRST PROJECTS