How to find cross stitch competitions

Counted cross stitch is no doubt very popular. Many stores especially the online ones, offer competitions to win free cross stitch kits, patterns or materials. Every cross stitch addict wants to apply on just all cross stitch competitions, you might be lucky and win! The question is how to find all these cross stitch competitions.

Magazines: Cross stitch magazines run competitions or giveaways on every issue. These are the World of cross stitching, Cross stitch crazy, Cross stitcher and mostly all UK cross stitch magazines. To apply follow the magazine's instructions. They will mostly require you to send in a postcard with your name and address. Some will accept email entries as well.

Online: Go to the major online search engines like google or yahoo and search for cross stitch competitions or giveaways. There are many online shops that giveaway freebies in order to try their products. Another way is to simply go to competition websites and see if there is a crafts section with cross stitch giveaways or competitions. Just search google or yahoo for free competitions.

Be sure to read the rules when applying for competitions. Most likely you can only enter once, some other will have age or country restrictions. Read their rules carefully before applying.

Grab any opportunity to win a freebie and apply as many competitions or giveaways as possible. It will only cost you a stamp and in most cases it will cost you nothing if you apply by email.