If you want to make a gift for your child’s new teacher, or you’re a teacher and you want to show off your crafty skills in your classroom, this personalized teacher name cross stitch pattern from The Reformed Sparrow is … Read More...

There are a lot of fun, large and challenging cross stitch designs out there, but sometimes you just want something small and simple. Little cross stitch designs are great to use on greeting cards, bookmarks, napkins and other projects, and … Read More...

I know peacocks aren’t the nicest birds, but they may be one of the prettiest. Ugly Duckling House has a pretty peacock cross stitch pattern with a peacock head stitched on a yellow background.

It really pops with the blue … Read More...

These sweet little teacher themed cross stitch patterns are perfect to stitch onto projects for back to school.

Stitch them onto a bookmark, add to a cloth pencil case, make a little card or anything else you like.

Each of … Read More...

I don’t know why this little squirrel cross stitch pattern makes me think of fall. I guess because the squirrel looks like it’s about to attempt to grab an acorn that is as big as it is, which the squirrels … Read More...

This cute cross stitch pattern reminds me of the fantastical fun that can happen when you read books, so I would probably stitch this as a bookmark, but it would be great in a child’s room as well.

The Adventure … Read More...

My husband and I finally finished watching the latest season of Stranger Things, which of course sent me on a hunt for crafts related to the latest installment of the show.

I found this Vecna cross stitch pattern from … Read More...

There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?

Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...

I love this sweet retro kitchen design from Tiny Modernist! It features all sorts of cute kitchen accessories you might recognize if you were around in the 1970s and ’80s. There are old-school teapots and mixing bowls, even a fondue … Read More...

I don’t really want to admit it, but it’s back to school time where I live. If you’re a teacher and want to make something cute for your room — or you want to stitch a thank you gift for … Read More...

Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.

This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and … Read More...

This cross stitch pattern for a kaleidoscope tile is so pretty! It definitely isn’t a beginner pattern but it would so be worth it to stitch this up in your favorite colors.

The pattern is 33 cm square, which is … Read More...

Summer is well known as wedding season, and if you’ve got a wedding to go to this year and want to make a sweet gift, check out this pretty modern cross stitch pattern from Hoop Modern Stitch.

This one uses … Read More...

Facebook works in mysterious ways, but the other day it sent me something good, in the form of a link to Durene Jones Cross Stitch. She’s a UK cross-stitch designer and regularly shares free patterns.

Last week’s freebie was this … Read More...

Whether you live near the beach or just want to be reminded of time you spend near the shore, this beach house cross stitch pattern is a cute way to decorate your home.

It features three cute little houses you … Read More...

Bob Ross is well known for his leisurely approach to creativity, producing paintings on the fly that might have “mistakes” covered up by happy little trees, or clouds, or just left to be an expression of a happy accident.

Cross-stitch … Read More...

If you are or know someone who is a fan of Japanese culture, here’s a fun cross stitch pattern to make.

This is Tokyo in kanji, and the multiple colors used in the pattern give it the look of a … Read More...