When you are just starting out in cross stitch, it’s a great idea to stick to patterns that only use whole stitches. That means that you’ll be working a full and full-sized X, from one hole in the fabric diagonally … Read More...

March 8 is celebrated each year as International Women’s Day, a day about fighting for women’s equality and inclusion and raising awareness about gender discrimination. It’s also a fine day to celebrate feminist icons and women who have blazed … Read More...

The other day I shared a collection of small Easter cross stitch patterns, and I almost immediately came across another Easter/spring themed mini set that I wanted to share.

The spring baubles collection from sosaecaetano on Etsy includes eight … Read More...

As careful as we are with our cross-stitch projects while we are stitching, there’s always a possibility that they will get a little dirty while we are working on them.

Using white cross stitch fabric is always a little fraught, … Read More...

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re getting pretty close to spring but it still feels far off for a lot of us who still have some cold weather to get through.

Stitching up some flowers before we … Read More...

The Internet seems to be confused about the difference between leprechauns and gnomes if my search for leprechaun cross stitch patterns is any indication. Both are mischievous and small creatures from folklore, but gnomes are Germanic in origin while leprechauns … Read More...

There are all sorts of symbols that are popular around St. Patrick’s Day, but my favorite is probably the shamrock. For one thing, they can be really easy to stitch because they can be made out of heart shapes, though … Read More...

The other day I posted about a Mardi Gras cross stitch pattern that included a couple of different blends of floss.

This actually isn’t something I’ve ever done when cross stitching (I’m still pretty basic when it comes to the … Read More...

Mardi Gras is a fun holiday for a lot of reasons, but I think the best part might be that it brings us some different colors at a time when winter has been hanging around for entirely too long.

Grab … Read More...

Of course hearts are everywhere this time of year, and I have shared with you a lot of patterns that include hearts in them. A lot of times you will see basic heart shapes that are filled in or it’s … Read More...

Whether for Valentine’s Day or any other holiday, wouldn’t it be great to give that special someone some roses that won’t wilt? Or stitch them for yourself as a reminder even in the depths of winter than things will bloom … Read More...

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that celebrates love, affection, and the joy of giving. While traditional gifts like chocolates and flowers are always appreciated, why not consider a more unique and personalized option this year? Cross stitch bookmarks make … Read More...

This cross-stitching design features a sweet sentiment expressing love, using shorthand for “I heart you.” The design features a heart shape in place of the word “heart” and the letter “u” instead of the word “you.” The designer of the … Read More...