How about a little Christmas in July? These sweet Ho Ho Ho ornaments from Floss and Fleece are a simple project you can make now to have ready for your tree or to gift to someone special when the time … Read More...

I know “In the Heights” is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.

And Peggy … Read More...

I love the little cross-stitch patterns published monthly and shared online from Country Living magazine, but I don’t share them that often because they’re all on one page, which makes it a little hard to scroll through and grab just … Read More...

We’ve just gotten back from a little beach vacation, which is just what we needed after being home for so much of the past year and a half.

If you’re not heading for the beach this year or just want … Read More...

This summer word art cross stitch pattern is super cute and looks like it would be fun to stitch.

It includes lots of summery words in fun colors and fonts, as well as summer icons like a sand castle, grill … Read More...

This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.

The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you … Read More...

This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.

It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out … Read More...

American flags are always a fun crafting motif, and what better way to spend the holiday weekend than stitching an American flag bookmark?

This one from CyberStitchers says flag between the flags but you could also make it say USA … Read More...

I think most crafters like to show off the fact that they are crafters, but that can be difficult with some crafts that don’t lend themselves to garment making. Cross-stitch, for example, isn’t usually used on a lot of things … Read More...

Nothing says summer like lush, bright flowers, and this hibiscus cross-stitch pattern from Crosstitch.com is a great one for bringing that summer feeling home all year.

It’s 114 by 145 stitches, or about 8 by 10 on 14-count fabric. It … Read More...

Are you a ’90s kid? Did you grow up on Sunny D, boy bands and Troll dolls?

If you’re from the ’90s and proud, stitch it loud with this fun ’90s Kid cross stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch.… Read More...

This cute little Liberty cross stitch pattern will stitch up in no time for your patriotic summer decor.

It’s worked in four colors and is 46 by 29 stitches. This would be a great project for a new stitcher or … Read More...

There’s nothing better on a warm Fourth of July Day that a cool treat.

If you don’t have the real thing, this stitched patriotic Popsicle is almost as good.

Worked in red, white and blue (and a couple of shades … Read More...

This classic Fourth of July design is super cute to stitch.

It features a sheep covered in a flag and the words Happy Fourth of July as well as a flower and some stars.

The design measures 55 by 70 … Read More...

There are few things that evoke summer like a Mason jar full of wildflowers, which is exactly what you get (in non-wilting form!) with this adorable cross-stitch kit from Dimensions.

The pattern fits a 6-inch hoop, and the kit includes … Read More...

This watermelon sunset cross stitch pattern from Hannah Bridget Designs just looks like summer to me.

It’s super cute in the Kawaii style, and provides a little bit of a challenge as there are some partial stitches to help form … Read More...

I love a good Taco Tuesday. Or an enchilada Tuesday, or a burrito Tuesday, or a Taco Wednesday…

This seems like a thing worthy of celebrating in stitching, and Felíz Modern has a cute little kit for a Taco Tuesday … Read More...

In a normal year, there’s a lot to celebrate in the summer. Here’s hoping there will be a little more (safely) gathering this summer than we got to have last year, and if not, at least this summer cross stitch … Read More...

I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...

Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax, which is exactly what is happening in this fun cross stitch pattern from Cross Pattern Stitch UA.

Make the kicks your favorite color (socks and flowers, too, for that matter) … Read More...