I love fall and I also love snark so I am always thrilled when it’s time for the decorative gourd season post from McSweeney’s to start making the rounds (don’t click if you don’t like swearing).

A slightly sweeter … Read More...

I am rather a cat person and I love all sorts of crafts that involve cats. If you are or you know a cat lover, you’ll want to check out this amazing modern cat cross stitch design from Velvet Pony … Read More...

As soon as September hits (which I know is still a couple of days, bear with me), I start thinking about fall and wishing the new season would get here already.

Then I remember I live in the south and … Read More...

It’s my birthday today so I wanted to share a birthday related cross stitch pattern.

This pretty butterfly cross stitch design from Alita Designs is a sweet sentiment for anyone who loves butterflies, flowers and nature, and could be stitched … Read More...

Books are great to decorate with, and they can also be a great motif for crafting.

These classic book spines are a great cross-stitch project to hang in your library (even if your “library” is just a bookshelf).

These … Read More...

I do not cross stitch so much that I have ever felt like I had much to organize, but if you have a lot of projects on the go and want to keep track of what you’re stitching and … Read More...

I’m going to admit something that might sound unbelievable but is true: I’ve never had a pumpkin spice latte. I know people love them, but it just doesn’t sound that good to me. I’d rather spend all those calories on … Read More...

Even if you’ve been cross-stitching for a while, there are always places where you can potentially improve your craft.

This collection of cross-stitch tips from Stitchalicious at Mr X Stitch includes some easy things you can do to make your … Read More...

The other day at the craft store I saw notebooks with covers you could cross stitch, but I didn’t see any of the cool paper bookmarks with holes for cross stitching like are used in this project.

I’m sure they … Read More...

I can’t believe school is starting back next week where I live. This summer went by in a flash!

If you want to hold onto summer vibes just a little bit longer, check out these cute summer minis from Blue … Read More...

I live in a very landlocked state, but I love the look of lighthouses. They add a great touch to a nautical or beach theme, and the colors are so striking and fun to stitch.

This lighthouse cross stitch pattern … Read More...

August is not a month with a lot of holidays in it (except my birthday, which should totally be a holiday where we all stay home and craft) but one silly holiday to be found in the month falls on … Read More...

I’ve been a fan of Hamilton for a while now (and even knit a Hamilton themed washcloth) so when I saw this Hamilton bookmark on Bluprint I had to share it.

The pattern uses the Hamilton standing on a … Read More...

Dragons are interesting creatures because sometimes they are portrayed as scary and sometimes as cute.

This one definitely falls in the cute category.

This pattern from Cross Stitch Pattern.net (membership required to download) is 122 by 133 stitches, or about … Read More...

When I graduated from college I spent a summer working at a newspaper in Massachusetts, so even though I live far from the seaside now there’s a special place in my heart for lobster boils by the beach.

These free … Read More...

I’ve been digging into back to school and teacher-related cross stitch projects this week because the beginning of school is already almost here where I live.

This would be a great one to save for teacher appreciation or a holiday … Read More...

Some relationships are constant texting and digital communication, while others are a little more old school.

Whether you’re the friend who still writes real letters, or your best bud is a teacher, this is the design for those relationships that … Read More...

Sometimes you can find cross-stitch patterns in unexpected places. I have found designs that were made for melty beads or charted knitting designs that would work just as well in cross stitch.

And this design, Keep Calm and Teach On… Read More...

I’ll admit I haven’t watched any but the first Toy Story movie (and my daughter was so creeped out by the misfit toys that crawled around on legs she has no interest in watching more) but I know a lot … Read More...

As I write this I’m sitting in my daughter’s school, next to windows that open onto their little butterfly garden. There are several butterflies flitting about on the butterfly bushes, and I don’t know if there is much more summery … Read More...