This doughnut cross-stitch pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery looks just about good enough to eat, and the beaded sprinkles are an adorable choice (though of course optional if you’re not into sprinkles).

The finished project is 35 stitches square … Read More...

I don’t know what dance these skeletons are doing but it looks like they are having a good time.

This pattern from Cross Stitch For You is worked all in one color, and you could totally just stitch one skeleton … Read More...

This snarky kitchen cross stitch seems a little like a Halloween decoration, but of course you can keep it up all year or gift it (as a “gag” gift?) to a friend who is not the best at cooking.

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This cute little coven is all ready for you to stitch up for Halloween.

The All the Witches pattern from Tiny Modernist features four witches and their cauldron of brew. They each have a spooky item to help them with … Read More...

I guess Alice in Wonderland isn’t really a Halloween story but some of the characters can be a little creepy, so it fits.

This Mad Hatter cross-stitch pattern reimagines the hatter as a cat, which, why not?

It’s a really … Read More...

It’s fall here in the Northern Hemisphere (can I get a FINALLY!?) so it’s time for all the fall crafting, cozy sweaters and warm beverages.

And doing autumn stuff.

(Yes it says something other than stuff here but you could … Read More...

Around Halloween time maybe you don’t want to declare your place is home sweet home. Maybe instead it’s tomb sweet tomb.

This spooky cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns has a circle of sculls and scroll work around those words.… Read More...

I’m sharing this one mostly because it made me laugh, and it think it would be a great one to stitch for your favorite granny (especially if your kiddos are a little wild).

Alita Designs has this design, which is … Read More...

Do you ever get the feeling that there’s just a little too much Monday and not quite enough coffee to conquer it?

Then this cross-stitch pattern is for you. Or stitch it up for your favorite Monday-hater, or the coffee … Read More...

This Halloween-themed owl cross stitch pattern is part of a roundup of owl cross stitch patterns from The World of Cross Stitching.

It looks great on an off-white cloth but might also be fun with inverted colors — black fabric … Read More...

I love this little haunted house cross stitch pattern. It’s just creepy enough to suit your Halloween decor without being scary.

And it’s a mini — just 36 stitches across and coming out about 2.57 inches “square” — so it … Read More...

Christmas shouldn’t get all the fun when it comes to decorating trees.

This cute Halloween tree cross stitch pattern from Daily Cross Stitch shows a dark tree growing out of a pumpkin and decorated with all sorts of little seasonal … Read More...

Spooky stuff is great, but I really like Halloween projects that are funny, too.

This skeletal peace sign from the DMC website is definitely a funny take on the scary season.

It’s rated for intermediate stitchers and uses two colors … Read More...

I have no idea why this design is called Little Quaker Halloween, but whatever the reason, it’s a cute little sampler of Halloween motifs.

Stitch the whole thing as a block as shown, or pull out designs you like to … Read More...

When I was a kid I remember loving a book called Bunnicula, which is about a vampire rabbit that sucks the life out of vegetables. I remember thinking it was really funny, but I haven’t read it (or any of … Read More...

This Halloween family portrait from Do Small Things with Love is super cute and great for your ghoulish holiday display.

Featuring a vampire, witch, zombie and ghost, it also includes text that says “blood brew brains boo.” The pattern is … Read More...

We just got a couple of kittens, and one of them is black, so I’m looking forward to staging some adorable Halloween scenes with them in the middle. Cats and Halloween just go together, and the Pumpkit cross stitch pattern … Read More...

If you don’t like your Halloween designs too spooky, check out this super cute stitch from Mollie Johanson at the Spruce Crafts.

It features a sweet little pumpkin, bat, cat, ghosts and candy.

It’s worked on 16-count fabric and uses … Read More...

This little collection of Halloween gnomes from Green Terrace makes me smile.

There’s a witch, Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster,  a ghost, a cat and more.

The full pattern is 191 by 150 stitches and uses 48 colors and one blend, but … Read More...

I love the colors and design elements on this Memento Mori cross stitch design from Satsuma Street for Day of the Dead. Covered with flowers, birds and calaveras, it would be a great addition to an ofreda table or just … Read More...