I know, I know. I was talking just the other day about the need to slow down and savor the time before the holiday season, but it’s also true that if you want to stitch up some holiday decor, you … Read More...

It’s easy to feel like, once we’re past Halloween, it’s time to dive head first into Christmas and Hanukkah preparations and skip over the rest of fall altogether.

But there’s a lot to love about this in between time, when … Read More...

Turkeys are a fun crafting motif because they are easily recognizable but yet can be worked in lots of different colors.

The Colorful Turkey from Cyberstitchers uses red, gold and green for the feathers, but really you could make them … Read More...

Edgar Allan Poe is a master of the macabre, but we’re allowed to love him even hen it’s not spooky season, so it’s a fine time to stitch this chart from Witchy Stitcher.

It features Poe and a raven, black … Read More...

We’re getting down to the wire on Halloween crafting, but this is a pretty quick one that you still have time to stitch.

This jack o’lantern cross stitch pattern from Yarnspirations uses four colors of thread. it’s 60 by 59 … Read More...

This pattern with a trio of black cats on a pumpkin isn’t actually a cross stitch pattern; it’s meant for bead weaving. But the chart is made with squares same as a cross stitch design, and this one is too … Read More...

This sweet little stitch is perfect for sending holiday greetings or decorating your house.

The project from Red Bear Design is 5 by 4.5 inches when stitched on 14 count fabric. The chart includes two different color schemes, one traditional … Read More...

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...