Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

Kiss My Grits

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I am showing my age, but as Flo used to say, “Kiss my grits!” This freebie from Kincavel Krosses tells it like it is in a slightly coded way. And, so as not to offend anyone, I didn’t show an … Read More...

Welcome to Our Home

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Don’t you just love how some random text in a movie can inspire a stitcher to pick up a needle and floss after a “LONG TIME”?

November Birdhouse

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Birdhouses are popular motifs for stitchers and this one from Il Mondi Di Ezechiele is really bright and cute!

Dickensian Saying

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A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch the Mikey or Muppet version, or participate in the local stage version, this free chart will allow you to create … Read More...

Window Scene

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From Les Grilles De Maryse this little country scene is a nice chart for beginners.

C’est Noel Chart

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The Sampler Girl posted this vintage-looking free chart a few days ago, but I didn’t want you to miss it.

Beaded Ribbon Edging Tutorial

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As you are making ornaments this year, you may be looking for a new way to finish off your mini-pillow ones and It’s Daffycat has a great tutorial for beaded ribbon edging.

Giving Thanks

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Today at my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for friends, family, a warm home, and so much more. My thoughts inevitably turn to cross-stitch since that is how I spend much of my time. So I thought I’d … Read More...

Hoop-di-do Cross Stitch Gift Ideas

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This week I have been posting about stocking stuffer ideas for stitchers. Of course, if you aren’t shopping for many stitchers this year, you can always add them to your wish list and leave it about for those who shop … Read More...

Snowman to Stitch

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I live a few hours away from Atlanta, Georgia and there’s no snow in sight, so this chart is perfect for me. A fluffy snowman to stitch – for free!