Here’s one for the true crime lovers and the spooky stitchers. No Body, No Crime is a mostly black and white design with just enough red to make it slightly sinister.

It’s worked on 14 count fabric and looks great … Read More...

To celebrate the new Hocus Pocus 2, I thought it would be fun to check out some stitched Sanderson Sisters and Hocus Pocus cross stitch patterns. It’s time to run amuck amuck amuck, or at least stitch up a … Read More...

This sweet little stack of carved up pumpkins would be a cute addition to your Halloween decor. All the cats and bats and crows and spiders in the neighborhood agree!

The design uses 8 colors and is 38 by 51 … Read More...

These retro pinup style girls are ready to go on a Halloween adventure, but whether they’re down for tricks or treats might be decided by what Ms. Skeleton is planning to do with that axe.

This fun design measures 132 … Read More...

This little pumpkin cross stitch pattern is billed as scary, but I think it’s actually pretty cute.

It’s just 17 stitches square, so it’s perfect to add a little spooky touch to anything, from a holiday themed bookmark to napkins … Read More...

Who says Halloween is just for humans? These animals in disguise are ready for trick or treating, too, and I say they should get all the candy.

I couldn’t describe them better than the designer did, so here’s a rundown:… Read More...

I have two black cats, so this time of year is definitely our time to shine. If you want to celebrate your love of black cats in stitching, check out this Familiars Inc. cross stitch pattern from Fine Frog Stitching.… Read More...

Here’s a great little quickie project to stitch for Halloween, or any time of year for folks who love things a little creepy.

Craft with Cartwright mentions this would be a fun one to have as a patch on a … Read More...

A biscornu is a distinctively shaped pillow that can be used as decoration or as a pincushion. There are all sorts of different styles and they are fun to make, if a little mind-bending the first few times you assemble … Read More...

Poppies are a symbol of remembering the war dead that is popular around the world, but particularly in the UK around Remembrance Day (which is November 11, known as Veterans Day in the United States).

This free poppy cross stitch … Read More...

I have a black cat, so I love anything that includes a black cat in its design.

This Halloween kitty cross stitch pattern from Tereena Clarke at Artecy Cross Stitch includes a kitten in a witch hat, a jack o’lantern … Read More...

It’s well known that dragons hoard treasures, but did you know they also like to collect pumpkins, squash and other produce of the season?

At least they do if they’re the harvest dragon, imagined by Ingleside Imaginarium. This fall-colored creature … Read More...

As we gear up for Halloween, a lot of people call it spooky season, but you could also say it’s Boo Time.

This boo time cross stitch pattern uses 3 colors of thread and is 38 by 33 stitches. It … Read More...

If one Halloween cross stitch pattern is good, then four is even better. This cute set of Halloween patterns from Stitch Gallery PDF includes scenes creepy and cute to suit any style.

Each pattern is about 7 by 7 inches, … Read More...

Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is an important day in Mexican culture and has inspired people around the world to use the day to honor those close to them who have died.

Skulls are an iconic … Read More...

There’s something to be said for adorable little cross stitch patterns. They are small, quick to knit, easy for beginners, but satisfying for anyone of any skill level. And did I mention cute?

For example, this autumn apple from Cross … Read More...

In the rush to get to Halloween we can often forget that decorating just for fall is nice. These autumn littles cross stitch patterns from Waxing Moon Designs are the perfect way to ease into fall decorating if you don’t … Read More...