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Cross Stitch Samplers with a Historic Twist

November 11, 2023 by Sarah White

It’s funny that even though most of the cross stitch designers I’ve been profiling lately came to me from a list I’m picking from at random, quite a few of them have been designers who focus on samplers (see, for … Read More...

Review: Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch

November 9, 2023 by Sarah White

Kawaii is a style that has taken over around the world, and it is found in lots of different crafting genres, too. Kawaii cross stitch patterns are usually small, colorful and have smiling faces to add to their adorableness.

Sosae … Read More...

Santa Cross Stitch Patterns

November 7, 2023 by Sarah White

‘Tis the season for holiday crafting, and a classic Christmas cross stitch theme is cross stitched Santas. These sweet designs are great to use as home decor or give to a friend who collects Santa things.

The Enchanting Christmas design … Read More...

Mid-Century Style Cross Stitch Patterns

November 3, 2023 by Sarah White

When I was looking for pattern for my recent post on retro style cross stitch patterns (which you should definitely check out if you missed it because there’s some cute stuff in there!), I came across Etsy seller Mid-Century Maude … Read More...

Christmas Stocking Cross Stitch Patterns

November 1, 2023 by Sarah White

Everyone in my family has a knit Christmas stocking, so it would never occur to me to cross stitch a stocking, but it’s possible (albeit a lot of work!) and would definitely be an heirloom piece for anyone you make … Read More...

Walking Dead Cross Stitch Patterns

October 31, 2023 by Sarah White

I should know by now that there are cross stitch designs (as well as crochet patterns, and usually lots of other crafts as well) to go with any fandom you can think of, but with it being Halloween time I … Read More...

Thanksgiving Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns

October 27, 2023 by Sarah White

Sometimes I have trouble categorizing patterns when I’m trying to share them with you, so while these aren’t strictly word art in the sense of only having words, I think that will do to explain these pretty Thanksgiving cross stitch … Read More...

What is a Pin Drum and How to Make One

October 25, 2023 by Sarah White

The other day when I shared about designer Kathy Barrick, I mentioned that some of her patterns were for pin drums, and that that wasn’t something I had heard of (and from the size I thought it might have … Read More...

Retro Cross Stitch Patterns

October 23, 2023 by Sarah White

I don’t know why sometimes random things catch my eye and I decide to do a post about them, but it gives you a little peek into my world and what I’m thinking about, so we’ll go with it.

I … Read More...

Stitch Designs with a Classic Look from Kathy Barrick

October 21, 2023 by Sarah White

Today’s designer spotlight is on Kathy Barrick, a designer based in Maryland who gives a classic look to her projects.

When I opened her Etsy shop one of the first designs I saw was this one all about different words … Read More...

Review: Cross Stitch with Cattitude

October 19, 2023 by Sarah White

It’s no secret that I’m a cat person (I even shared a collection of black cat cross stitch patterns in honor of my favorite black cat, Baron) so when I saw that a book full of cat-themed cross stitch patterns … Read More...

Turkey Cross Stitch Patterns

October 17, 2023 by Sarah White

If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.

Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of … Read More...

Review: Enchanted Garden Cross Stitch

October 13, 2023 by Sarah White

Crafting and gardening seem to go together, and a lot of designers use flowers in their designs because they also enjoy growing them.

Gail Bussi is a cross stitch designer and an avid gardener, and she combined her two loves … Read More...

Haunted House Pincushion Cross Stitch Pattern

October 11, 2023 by Sarah White

I told myself I was done sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns, because I wanted to give you all plenty of time to finish them before it’s actually time.

But.

Then I saw this amazing 3D haunted house pincushion cross stitch … Read More...

Cross Stitch Patterns to Welcome Fall

October 9, 2023 by Sarah White

OK, I know I’m a little late to the season on these, but honestly, it’s only just now starting to feel like fall where I live and I’m ready to welcome it with open arms and all the crafts, even … Read More...

Get Primitive Style Cross Stitch Patterns from Scattered Seeds Samplers

October 7, 2023 by Sarah White

I don’t know if I know what the real definition of primitive cross stitch is, but to me it means patterns that look old-fashioned, like colonial American-era samplers stitched on muslin or Bible quotes stitched alongside flowers and animals.

So … Read More...

Review: Festive Christmas Stockings

October 5, 2023 by Sarah White

Crafted Christmas stockings are, like, the pinnacle of craftiness. You know there’s a hard-core maker in the family when everyone has a handmade stocking (in my family it was my grandma; my mom has since taken up the tradition of … Read More...

Skull Cross Stitch Patterns

October 3, 2023 by Sarah White

I’ve shared most of my collected Halloween cross stitch patterns already, but I did see this cool skull pattern from LoveCrafts that I wanted to share so I decided to hunt for a few more skull cross stitch patterns for … Read More...

Traditional Cross Stitch with a Touch of Snark

September 30, 2023 by Sarah White

At first glance at My Big Toe Designs’ website, you might think you’ve stumbled upon a pretty classic cross stitch designer who makes samplers using bible verses and traditional designs.

And there is that, but if you look a … Read More...

Jack o’Lantern Cross Stitch Patterns

September 28, 2023 by Sarah White

The other day I shared some cross stitch patterns for pumpkins, but if you’re ready to stitch up some fun for spooky season, here’s a little collection of jack o’lantern cross stitch patterns to get you started. (Of course, … Read More...

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