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...

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...