Scissor fobs are a quick and easy project to personalize your stitching gear and remind family members that your scissors are not for just any purpose.

Happiness is Cross Stitching has a tutorial for making a cross-stitched scissor fob and … Read More...

We’re big Harry Potter fans in this house, and if I had the patience I would definitely stitch up this You’re a Wizard, Harry cross stitch pattern from Good Morning Maui.

It features little characters and symbols from the stories, … Read More...

It’s the season for classic Americana designs, and these patriotic houses in cross stitch are a lovely addition to your collection if you have one.

Sold by Waxing Moon Designs, the houses feature words and American symbols like the flag, … Read More...

Steve Irwin is an icon of natural exploration and protecting and preserving wild places and the creatures who live there.

Two Little Kits has a sweet Steve Irwin cross-stitch pattern about the importance of saving wild places.

It’s a pay … Read More...

This sweet cross stitch pattern is a perfect thing to stitch for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday.

It features a colonial-looking house, flowers, flags and the phrase Sweet Land of Liberty.

It was designed by Cherry Hill Stitchery … Read More...

There’s not much better than settling down with some tea and cross stitch!

This cute design from Happiness is Cross Stitching celebrates the love of a good drink and a fun project at our side. You can make the cup … Read More...

Part of the fun of stitching is having some whimsical accessories in your work basket, so why not add a bit of fun with these unicorn scissors from Darn Good Yarn?

These heavy, premium-quality, 4-inch scissors are coated with a … Read More...

While Memorial Day is an American holiday particular to honoring soldiers who have died in service of their country, it’s a fine time to break out all the patriotic decor for the summer that can stay up through Flag Day … Read More...

This monochrome cross-stitch pattern for Mother’s Day has a really sweet sentiment.

Home is Where Mom is, designed by XStitchbyTA on Etsy, was designed to be stitched all in black, but you can use whatever color you like. You could … Read More...

These pretty flowers don’t have to be stitched up for Mother’s Day, but I’ll bet I know a lot of moms who would like a more permanent version of the traditional floral gift for the holiday.

This bright bouquet cross … Read More...

This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.

Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is … Read More...

The mom tattoo is a classic symbol of love, and while the cross-stitched version is no less permanent, it is something every mom will approve of.

Subversive Cross Stitch sells this design that looks like a classic mom tattoo worked … Read More...

I know most of us crafters can’t get enough of Baby Yoda (aka Grogu, aka the Child) from “The Mandalorian,” but it’s often hard to find patterns because they get taken down by the franchise.

If you want to stitch … Read More...

I think most people are familiar with the expression “Not today, Satan.” Popularized by Bianca del Rio on “Rupal’s Drag Race,” it’s an expression that means nothing is going to stand in your way of getting what you want, including … Read More...

Ramadan is being observed this year starting on April 13, and one traditional greeting offered during that time is Ramadan Kareem, or generous Ramadan (meaning may the month be generous to you. Sidebar: some Muslims prefer to say Ramadan Mubarak, … Read More...

The Indian festival Holi is coming up soon, and one of the ways that holiday is marked is with the drawing of rangoli, colorful mandalas that often have a floral design.

These designs are meant to be ephemeral, but ours … Read More...

This St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern is a little different from others you might see because instead of leprechauns and rainbows there’s a cat and a mouse decked in green with rainbow-colored sprinkles.

This design is from Happiness is … Read More...

Shamrocks are a classic design for St. Patrick’s Day and this design by David Jackson for Camus International Ltd.

He says it can be stitched on a 5 by 5 inch piece of fabric. It uses five colors. You could … Read More...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in stitching with this fun design from Celtic Hobbies.

A leprechaun is relaxing next to his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The pattern uses 14 colors and looks to be 100 by … Read More...

Cross-stitchers love a good meme, so it was only a matter of time before some stitchers turned the “I’m not a cat” lawyer into stitchable art.

Here are some patterns you can stitch up for your favorite lawyer/cat/meme aficionado, all … Read More...