This advent calendar isn’t one with windows you can open, but you can stitch a little square every day leading up to (and including!) Christmas if you like, then you’ll have a bit of holiday decor to enjoy for years … Read More...

A turkey dressed as a pilgrim is about as Thanksgiving as it gets, and you get that and more in the Give Thanks cross stitch pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery.

The pattern is 53 by 41 stitches, or not … Read More...

Of course at Thanksgiving time we are thankful for the people who enrich our lives, the ability to do things we enjoy and the time we get to spend with people we care about.

But, it’s also about the food.… Read More...

This pie cross-stitch pattern made me laugh so I just had to share it.

It seems right that pumpkin pie would be the variety with the most attitude, doesn’t it?

You Want a Piece of Me is deigned by My … Read More...

If you’re looking ahead to the next big holiday (in America, anyway), this funny Thanksgiving cross stitch might be just the thing to stitch.

It’s from Daily Cross Stitch and lists the things the stitcher is thankful for, including … Read More...

I

know I missed Canadian Thanksgiving by a few days, but there’s still plenty of time to stitch up something cute if you’re an American looking forward to that holiday.

Ring Cat Designs has a super cute little turkey cross … Read More...

I love cats of all sorts, including black cats, and this cute little black cat skeleton cross stitch pattern from Home Sewn Stitches would definitely make a great addition to any cat lover’s Halloween decor.

It uses just four colors … Read More...

If your Halloween decor runs toward the occult, check out this awesome cross-stitched Ouija board and planchette from Witchy Stitcher.

This project has all the details you would find in a real Ouija board and some spooky extras. It measures … Read More...

It is said that cats, black cats in particular, like to hang around in graveyards, so why not stitch a pattern of a black cat covered in a patchwork of skulls?

Craft with Cartwright has just such a pattern, which … Read More...

Now that it’s almost October, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween.

If you’re into all things witches and wizards, the Elegant Witch Hat pattern from One Witchy Woman might be the pattern for you.

It calls for five colors … Read More...

After I posted some pink-ribbon cross-stitch projects, some readers asked about projects for other kinds of awareness ribbons.

Of course any ribbon can be made in any color, but if you want more specific color guidance check out the mini … Read More...

Fall is here by the calendar if not by the weather in the Northern Hemisphere. I looked at one of those peak fall leaf calendars online and it says the leaves aren’t going to be at their peak where I … Read More...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons seem to pop up everywhere this time of year.

This free cross stitch pattern from Crafty Guild is perfect for supporting breast cancer awareness or work it in whatever colors are … Read More...

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...