Great tips about stitches, techniques, dealing with stitcher's ailments, finding charts, and the finishing, washing and blocking of pieces can all be found on her cross stitch site.
Her site is a great resource for the professional stitcher looking to learn more about the business of stitching and includes tips for teaching needlework to others.
Your cross stitch pieces will lay flatter if you thread your needle with the grain of the floss.