Cross Stitch 101 is an article, more than 6,000 words that gives helpful tips and information on cross stitching. The article shares how this popular needlework craft can be made easier thanks to techniques such as gridding your fabric. It explains techniques such as railroading, which helps your needlework look neater. Besides offering useful links, Cross Stitch 101 also includes about 30 color photos of both finished projects done by the author, as well works-in-progress.