How many of you are looking to find that one special cross stitch design but having trouble locating it. This guide is to help you find that special and unique cross stitch pattern you are dreaming of.
First, visit your local craft store and ask around. They might have something similar or they might be able to order it for you. If that fails, then use the yellow pages and phone all the craft stores in your area or neighbour areas. Ask them for the particular cross stitch pattern - the more information you know the better. If you can not provide sufficient information, try to describe the pattern, how the picture looks like, the manufacturer name if known etc.
If you have no luck with the craft shops, try to find it online! Use the search engines, like google, yahoo or ask. Be specific. If you are looking for example a ford car, seach for ford car cross stitch pattern.
Another good search place is the cross stich forums. Find them again through the big search engines. Many avid cross stitchers looking for specific cross stitch patterns in cross stitch forums. You might also find a person there who can help you find your pattern.
The last option is to design your own cross stitch pattern. There are a few free services that will let you upload a photo and it will convert it into a cross stitch pattern. Search google or yahoo for upload photo in cross stitch free.