Cross-stitch a counted-thread motif

Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has some great advice:

Cross Stitchers often use specialty stitches borrowed from other embroidery styles to embellish Cross Stitch designs. One of my favorite counted thread embroidery stitches is the Outlined Diamond Eyelet Stitch. When stitched on Aida fabric, as shown in the image…a tiny circle is created in the center of the stitch. For a larger circle and a more dramatic effect, stitch on linen or other evenweave fabrics.

Go to Connie’s blog post for a free Outlined Diamond Eyelet Stitch motif.