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Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns

July 13, 2023 by Sarah White

I know I’ve shared a lot of bookmark cross stitch patterns before. I love them because they’re small and usually pretty easy projects that are useful, too. They’re great for beginners and make great gifts for book lovers along with … Read More...

Tips for Designing Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns

July 11, 2023 by Sarah White

I don’t listen to a lot of podcasts about crafting or anything else, but I did recently come across this older podcast from Hannah Handmakes with Nicola from Mindful Stitching Company that’s all about how to design cross stitch patterns.… Read More...

Book Review: Retro Christmas Cross Stitch

July 7, 2023 by Sarah White

I love a retro spin on just about anything, but retro and Christmas just seem to go together. Give me those giant old bubbling lights, blow mold Santas, fake tinsel … it all just seems so much more fun than … Read More...

Cross Stitch Birth Announcements

July 5, 2023 by Sarah White

One of the most classic cross stitch gifts I can think of is to make a cross stitch birth announcement. These patterns that include the name, birthdate and sometimes other information about the new little one come in all sorts … Read More...

How to Turn Your Cross Stitch into a Patch

July 3, 2023 by Sarah White

I know a lot of people like to decorate their jackets, bags and other things with patches, and there are all sorts of place to buy them, but isn’t it more fun when you can make your own? Showing off … Read More...

How Many Strands of Floss Should You Use?

June 29, 2023 by Sarah White

In all my time doing cross stitch, since I was a little kid making projects for the county fair, I have pretty much always used two strands of floss to stitch. No matter what kind of project I was making, … Read More...

Blue Crab Cross Stitch Pattern from Ardith Design

June 27, 2023 by Sarah White

The other day I came across a list of cross-stitch designers that I hadn’t seen before, and I decided I would start picking some of them at random to share their page and a pattern or two from them with … Read More...

Arthur-Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns

June 25, 2023 by Sarah White

My daughter loved the TV show Arthur when she was growing up, and the other day I came across what I assume is an Arthur-inspired cross stitch pattern that sent me down a bit of a rabbit hole looking for … Read More...

Stitch a Retro Sampler with Badass Cross Stitch

June 23, 2023 by Sarah White

Badass Cross Stitch has been doing a year of stitch over on their Patreon account, and the new sampler is so pretty and looks like a lot of fun, too.

Talking about the project on Instagram, they called it … Read More...

Find the Right Font for Your Cross Stitch Project

June 21, 2023 by Sarah White

While there are a lot of cross stitch patterns out there with words on them, sometimes you can’t find just the right word or phrase that you want to include on your cross stitch project. Or maybe you like the … Read More...

Sock Themed Cross Stitch Patterns

June 19, 2023 by Sarah White

I will admit this theme for a roundup, sock themed cross stitch patterns, is a little bit niche. But as a person who does a lot of different kinds of crafts, I love it when they can come together and … Read More...

How to Grid Cross Stitch Fabric

June 15, 2023 by Sarah White

This is one of those things in cross stitch that I know is so important and helpful but that I rarely do, or at least not well enough for it to be totally helpful.

Gridding your cross stitch fabric is … Read More...

Fourth of July Cross Stitch Patterns

June 13, 2023 by Sarah White

It’s the time of year when American crafters pull out their red, white and blue supplies and make all the things for the Fourth of July. With all the patriotic holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can stitch … Read More...

Cross Stitch Pattern Pride Charity Bundle

June 11, 2023 by Sarah White

If you’re looking for some great Pride cross stitch patterns and want to support a great cause at the same time, I’ve got just the thing for you. The Starlight Stitchery has put together an amazing collection of patterns from … Read More...

Black History and Juneteeth Cross Stitch Patterns

June 10, 2023 by Sarah White

Juneteenth is the celebration of the news that enslaved people had been freed finally reached the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. The day is the newest national holiday in the United States, and is celebrated as a second … Read More...

Tips for Stitching Large Projects: Parking Versus Cross Country Stitching

June 8, 2023 by Sarah White

The jargon of different crafts is always really interesting to me. Some terms are universal (like WIP for work in progress, or UFO for unfinished object), while others are specific to the craft being done.

I recently learned about a … Read More...

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cross Stitch Patterns

June 6, 2023 by Sarah White

Since I covered Ted Lasso cross stitch patterns the other day, it feels like it’s time to share some cross stitch inspired by another show that just wrapped its final season, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” This show gave … Read More...

Cross-Stich For Stress Relief – Unwinding And Relaxing With Needle And Thread

June 5, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, finding ways to unwind and relax is crucial for our overall well-being. For me, one of the most effective ways to find solace and escape from the chaos of daily life is through the … Read More...

Ted Lasso Cross Stitch Patterns

June 2, 2023 by Sarah White

There are so many great shows coming to an end right now, but one of the ones I’m saddest about is Ted Lasso. While the show hasn’t stayed as cheery as it started, I still love this crew of … Read More...

Summer Cupcakes Free Cross-Stitch Pattern

May 31, 2023 by Sarah White

This sweet cross-stitch design will definitely brighten up your kitchen interior. It features nine lovely cupcakes and each one is unique – which one would you enjoy most?

The free pattern designed by Alisa Okneas uses 21 colors of the … Read More...

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