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Cross Stitch Patterns Fit for a Pool Party

June 3, 2025 by Sarah White

I don’t know why it still surprises me that there are cross stitch patterns available for almost anything you can think of. I wasn’t looking for pool themed cross stitch patterns, but in scrolling around Etsy looking more generally for … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: TesLime Cross Stitch

May 31, 2025 by Sarah White

If your cross stitch tastes run to anime, fantasy, Disney, gnomes and the like, you’ll want to check out TesLime Cross Stitch on Etsy. This Dublin-based Etsy shop boasts more than 1,000 cross stitch patterns, with a strong pop culture … Read More...

Easy Ways to Make Your Cross Stitch Better

May 29, 2025 by Sarah White

The post over at The Crafty Mummy has the click-baity title of “Is there a right or wrong way to cross stitch?” Of course the answer is no. As with any other craft, as long as you are happy with … Read More...

A Cross Stitch I Spy at the Beach

May 27, 2025 by Sarah White

That headline pretty much describes the Under the Sea cross stitch pattern from Una Buena Pieza, which is covered with shells, fish and other creatures of the sea. It’s not intended to be an I spy, I don’t think, and … Read More...

How to Stitch with Variegated Floss

May 21, 2025 by Sarah White

I love the look of variegated cross stitch floss and how it makes it possible to stitch with a variety of colors without changing thread, giving your project more depth and a more complex look without you having to do … Read More...

Cross Stitch for the Beach

May 19, 2025 by Sarah White

This time of year I always start thinking about vacations, and while I don’t think I’ll be seeing the beach this year, I could stitch up one of these beach themed cross stitch patterns, which would be perfect if you … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Bella Rose Craft

May 17, 2025 by Sarah White

The designs from Bella Rose Craft look like they would be good for beginner cross stitchers and others who like relatively simple and small designs that are quick to finish for gifts or decor.

I’ll mention up front that this … Read More...

Quick Tip: How to Keep Cross Stitch Fabric from Fraying

May 15, 2025 by Sarah White

One of the most common problems that cross stitchers at all skill levels have is that the cross stitch fabric can start fraying while you stitch.

Beginner cross stitchers might wonder why this happens and if there is something they … Read More...

Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns

May 13, 2025 by Sarah White

My favorite thing about mid to late spring is local strawberries. Strawberries are fun as a graphic element, too, because they’re an interesting shape and cheerful color. Let’s stitch some strawberry cross stitch patterns.

Craft Club Co AU has this … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Natalka Studio

May 9, 2025 by Sarah White

Natalka Studio is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a wide variety of cross stitch designs, including realistic, detailed designs with women doing various things, holiday patterns, geometrics and more.

One of the biggest categories in the shop is … Read More...

Cheerful Sun Cross Stitch Patterns

May 7, 2025 by Sarah White

As I write this, we’re on day three of an expected four days full of rain, so it’s no wonder I wanted to share some sunny cross stitch patterns.

This pretty sun from Anchor via Yarnspirations uses five different shades … Read More...

How to Cross Stitch Napkin Rings

May 5, 2025 by Sarah White

I like small projects in all my crafts, and I’ve been spending some time this year coming up with little cross stitch projects that I can do to build my skills and also not be working on a gigantic project … Read More...

Book Review: Cross Stitch Flowers

May 1, 2025 by Sarah White

The Dover Pocketbook Collection book Cross Stitch Flowers is a collection of floral designs by Gerda Bengtosson, reflecting the handworks of the Danish embroidery tradition. Haandarbejdets Fremme, known elsewhere as Danish Design, was a movement begun in 1928 to … Read More...

The Best Roundup Of Minecraft Cross Stitch Patterns

April 30, 2025 by Sarah White

With a new Minecraft movie out in theaters, it seems like a great time to share some Minecraft cross stitch patterns. I’ve never known much about Minecraft but I know a lot of people love it, so let’s see what … Read More...

Reviews of Cross Stitch Charting Software

April 28, 2025 by Sarah White

I have been doing a little more cross stitch design this year, and while I generally start by drawing out my patterns by hand on graph paper, eventually I want them to be prettier and easier to read than a … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: LilyMae Stitching

April 26, 2025 by Sarah White

If you are looking for adorable cross stitch patterns for a baby or little one’s room, LilyMae Stitching on Etsy is a great place to start. From adorable animal alphabets (in regular and mini sizes!) to sweet little animals and … Read More...

Graduation Cross Stitch Patterns

April 24, 2025 by Sarah White

I recently shared a review of a book full of graduation cross stitch patterns and noted that I haven’t shared a lot of graduation cross stitch patterns before. So let’s take a look at some in case you have a … Read More...

How to Make Scissor Fobs

April 22, 2025 by Sarah White

One of the fun things about crafting is that there are a lot of accessories, and sometimes you can craft those accessories or craft things related to those accessories.

One good example of that is scissor fobs. This is definitely … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Creative Enigma Store

April 18, 2025 by Sarah White

I feel like “Creative Enigma” is a pretty apt name for this Etsy shop, because it offers a selection of things that to me don’t completely make sense being in the same shop. Some designers stick to a theme or … Read More...

Pretty Flowers to Stitch for Spring

April 16, 2025 by Sarah White

It feels like there are no end of cross stitch flower patterns, and they’re a great thing to knit in the spring if you’re waiting for real flowers to bloom, or as a Mother’s Day gift for a special mom … Read More...

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