I don’t really get into the Christmas in July spirit, but it is a good reminder that if you want to make holiday gifts you had best get started.

If you want to cross stitch some holiday ornaments for your … Read More...

I love cross-stitched bookmarks because they are usually pretty quick and easy projects that anyone can use.

Stitch up a bookmark and give a book or a gift card to your favorite book store the next time you need to … Read More...

If you’re celebrating Canada Day or want to show your Canadian pride all year, this cute design from Shannon Christine Designs is a nice choice.

I love the patterns that look like fireworks in the air, the waving flag in … Read More...

If you want to stitch up a little something for the Fourth of July (or any of the patriotic American holidays), Liberty’s Lights from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery is really cute and pretty easy to stitch.

The project measures 58 … Read More...

It’s almost the end of Pride, but we support LGBTQ+ folks all the time and there’s always time to share more rainbow-flag projects.

The Quirky Quaker Pride Flag pattern from Darling and Whimsy Designs is a free pattern collection with … Read More...

Every few months I remember to check out the collection of free cross stitch patterns from Country Living magazine, and this month’s (actually from July 2022) is this super cute lawn chair.

I love that it’s red and blue so … Read More...

Canada Day often gets overlooked in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take a moment to honor America’s northern neighbor with a little Canada Day cross stitch pattern.

This one, from Little Apple Stitchery, features Canadian symbols … Read More...

Being Pride month, June is a great time to stitch a little declaration of pride.

The Hella Gay cross-stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch features a rainbow and would be super cute to hang near your door. I think this one … Read More...

This summer season cross stitch pattern is so cheerful! It’s full of all sorts of symbols of the season like lounge chairs by the beach, fruity drinks and clothes handing on the line.

The design is by Little Dove Samplers … Read More...

If you’re looking for an American flag cross stitch pattern to stitch for Flag Day, Fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday (or to have around all year) here are some great options.

This vintage American flag from Crossstitch.com… Read More...

This rainbow colored sampler has a traditional look with a modern message, and its also part of a stitchalong for Pride.

Modern Folk Embroidery’s Move Forward in Love pattern uses 12 colors (there’s also a monochrome version) and is 131 … Read More...

My garden isn’t quite making food yet but I’m excited for the day I can go into my yard and pluck a tomato off the vine for lunch. In the meantime, I might just have to stitch some vegetables — … Read More...

If the weather where you are has you wishing for a beach vacation, maybe you can stitch yourself an island dream instead.

The tropical summer cross stitch pattern from Alita Designs features a palm tree in the sun. The design … Read More...

The Progress flag is a combination of the traditional rainbow Pride flag and other colors to evoke the diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.

This heart cross stitch pattern represents the flag colors with the word love in the center.

It’s … Read More...

It’s prime travel season in the United States and Europe, and these cute sampler designs featuring European landmarks and characters are great for adding to your travel scrapbook or working on while you’re armchair traveling.

The patterns include an Eiffel … Read More...

June is Pride month, so we might as well kick it off with a lovely rainbow design, right?

This rainbow heart would be great to stitch to make a pin or patch to wear at a Pride event, or just … Read More...

The first week in June marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II taking the throne, and in 2022 that’s extra special because it’s her 70th year as queen. Mark the occasion — or make a fun project for any royal … Read More...