This motto from Kincavel Krosses is a great one to stitch and to live by. It will make a great addition to your office, your desk or be great to give as a gift. You can use the colors of … Read More...
Patria Restaurant Cross Stitch
This installation in the Patria restaurant in Montreal is not only massive, it is awesome. It’s a screen with a cross-stitch design. How cool is that. To see more photos including a close-up of the design visit this blog.
Snow Phoenix
The weather is turning unseasonably warm this week at my house, so I doubt this snow phoenix will be visiting anytime soon, but she looks deliciously fun to stitch. There are several color suggestions on the Aliolka blog so be … Read More...
DMC Color Project
I saw this project on Mr X Stitch’s blog and just had to share it. It is super simple, but so awesome. Stitched from most of the colors in the DMC spectrum, it certainly makes a statement! Learn more … Read More...
Hanging Out the Laundry
Don’t you just love it when people share stitched examples of patterns? Here’s an example of a free pattern from Brigitte Dadaux that shows two children hanging out laundry on a windy day. I have a feeling that wash won’t … Read More...
Tree Filled With Robins
This wintry tree filled with robins will stitch up quickly and will be a wonderful addition to your winter decor. I can almost feel the brisk air washing over me from this scene, can’t you? These are some brave little … Read More...
Wintry Blackwork Fill Pattern
Jeanne of Byrd’s Nest has created another great Blackwork pattern for us that will make a great winter-themed ornament if you stitch it the square shape she provides. It is a snowflake design that is evocative of winter’s chill. I … Read More...
Happy New Year Project
This project is a great example of an alternative use for cross-stitch charts. For this Happy New Year project they used 5544 hama beads and Kincavel Krosses cross stitch pattern that is found at this link. You can find … Read More...
2013 Band Sampler
Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses has released her annual band sampler so it is time to get stitching! What a great way to ring in the new year. You can stitch it in the color you want on the fabric … Read More...
Goat Girl
I just love this freebie from Brigitte Dadaux. There are several reasons I know – I have had goats at one point in my life, but the main reason is that every time I see it I feel compelled to … Read More...
Peace and Hope Pattern
In response to all the recent tragedies, Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest posted this lovely pattern, copyright free for you to use as you like. She hope it will bring some peace and hope. Read her post and get the free … Read More...
Hang the Stockings
As stitchers you know how long it takes to stitch a Christmas stocking, so when Judy finished stitching this trio of stockings for her kids, she hit upon a unique display idea. Instead of stitching them into actual stockings, she … Read More...
Ring In the New Year
We will be ringing in the new year before we know it and if you want to make some cards to celebrate, Brodeuse Bressane has a super simple design with two lettering options that will be great for just that … Read More...
Cat Cross Stitch Charter Sampler
This is a cross-stitch sampler approximately 9 inches by 7 inches when stitched on 14-count Aida featuring cats, flowers, butterflies and bees, with a list of “unbreakable cat rules.” The pattern is for sale in an Etsy store, complete … Read More...
Christmas Charts
Looking for some last minute Christmas projects? Brigitte Dadaux has a holiday round up that has a ton of free charts from elaborate like these bells to simple like some tiny trees and every thing in between. Even if you … Read More...
Free Alphabet Chart
Alphabet charts are so versatile. You can stitch them as charted, add a decorative border and voila, you have a sampler. Or use the letters for a monogram. You can chart a saying or personalize items. So much you can … Read More...
Cute Christmas Tree Cross Stitch
Irina’s Cute Box Blog is sharing a cute and simple Christmas tree Cross Stitch that is really simple and easy to work up and will look lovely on a card or in a frame. There’s still time to work up … Read More...
Seasonal Band Sampler
I love band samplers. You can stitch them all in the same color or mix and match. You can stitch the entire sampler or do the individual bands on towels or for ornaments. There is a myriad of options that … Read More...
Noel Heart
Here’s a pretty heart that’s just one of several free chars from Echevette. Make several ornaments for the holiday season to make it even more festive and happy. Check out the free charts.
Leaping Reindeer
Stickeule always has great free charts and this is no exception. It’s simple, yet elegant and shows and reindeer mid leap. I can see it stitched up as an ornament, can’t you? Check out the free chart. You will need … Read More...