The Hazel Hollow journal

Guides for stitchers and 3D printing makers: how to start, how big it will be, which settings work, and what to make next.

Beginner's guide

How to Cross Stitch: A Beginner's Guide From First Stitch to Finished Hoop

Everything you need for your first project, how to read a chart, and the five habits that make your stitches look neat from the very first row.

3D printing guide

3D Printed Fidget Spinners: Print-in-Place Settings That Actually Spin

Why some print-in-place spinners come off the bed fused solid, and the clearance, layer height and first-layer settings that make them spin on the first try.

Free tool

Cross Stitch Size Calculator: How Big Will My Pattern Be?

Type your pattern's stitch count, pick your fabric, and get the finished size in inches and centimeters, plus how much fabric to cut.