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I used an embroidery needle (like a sewing needle but with a larger eye), an embroidery hoop, Aida 14 count cloth and black thread. The thread was too thick, so I split it in half so that each letter would be more neat. This also effectively doubled the length of my thread. The website I used to guide me was 

http://www.stitchpoint.com/eng/tool/alph/cross-stitch-writing-tool.php

which has different fonts to choose from. 

I also looked around at stitching a fruit, for which I plan to use the following websites:

https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en

http://www.myphotostitch.com/Make_Pattern/Make_Pattern.html

Finally, to actually show the step by step method of how to start a thread, stitch and finish a thread, I used the following website:

https://redgatestitchery.com/blogs/red-gate-stitchery/a-step-by-step-guide-to-cross-stitch