About this episode
If you buy a cross stitch kit today, you will get the same five things: a pattern with tiny squares and symbols, a piece of aida or even weave cloth, DMC colors (or a color guide), a needle, and a hoop. Leaving off the ancient origins of a needle and hoop, this episode covers the history of everything else. Surprise, we're all Victorians! Listen in to learn about the woman who invented (or perfected) aida cloth, why aida cloth has the same name as an opera, and how DMC created their uberpopular Mouline Special thread. Download thorough show notes with sources here: https://tinyurl.com/4umhx4fz . Want to get in touch? Send ideas, feedback, and historical tidbits to handmadehistoryhosts@gmail.com . We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @handmadehistorypodcast Thanks for listening!