This little free Halloween cross stitch pattern from Iris-F Shop on Craftsy is super cute and a great one because it has a whole collection of little Halloween icons you can stitch together as shown or use separately on a … Read More...

Are you a huge fan of Pumpkin Spice? If so, you might need to stitch up this snarky design from LeXStitchDesigns.

If pumpkin spice is your blood type, head on over to etsy for a download of this easy … Read More...

I don’t know why cross-stitch projects involving really cute witches are so appealing to me this year. Maybe because I have a nine-year-old daughter who makes a pretty cute witch and is not at all into the scary bits of … Read More...

Just a couple of leaves on a few trees are starting to turn already where I live, though it will probably be another month before it’s really looking like fall.

That’s plenty of time to stitch your own fall color, … Read More...

After talking about waxing embroidery floss the other day, I got to thinking about other accessories or things that are optional but could potentially save you a lot of trouble when you’re doing cross stitch.

Another thing that falls into … Read More...

I recently came across this post on Tiny Modernist about floss waxing, which is not something I have given much thought to lately.

I know that floss waxing is a thing — and as it sounds it is … Read More...

I love cross-stitch borders. They are a great way to make a stitched card a little more special by adding a frame to whatever sentiments or small design you are stitching.

This rose border from Alita Designs is super cute … Read More...

I love checking out the free patterns at DMC’s website from time to time, and this Welcome to the World cross stitch pattern caught my eye on my last visit.

This sweet little pattern features a world with leaf shapes … Read More...

I’ve seen a lot of Star Wars themed crafts in my day, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any as fun as the floral Star Wars cross stitch patterns from Cross Stitch For You on etsy.

I first saw the … Read More...

This fall tree cross stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House is so pretty. And there’s a good reason it has such detail: because it was designed from a photograph.

In addition to having a free download of the pattern (you … Read More...

I’m not one of those people who is obsessed with all things pumpkin, but I definitely have some friends who are already clamoring for all things orange and artificially fall-flavored.

So maybe it’s time for a little pumpkin cross stitch?… Read More...

Here’s just the thing for your princess-loving readers for back to school. Dreaming Ice on Craftsy has a set of free Disney Princess bookmarks to cross stitch.

In all, there are 10 designs, each showing half of the … Read More...

I love these stylish cat cross stitch patterns where the cats are covered with geometric florals.

This pattern, from Do Small Things with Love, feature three different cat designs and three different geometric and floral patterns. The repeating patterns are … Read More...

Looking for a cross stitch pattern to make for new parents that doesn’t shout baby?

How about a wee family of otters?

This sweet design from Little Beach Hut on etsy features parent otters and little baby with some … Read More...

I’m really more of a beach person, I have to say, but I do love mountains as a graphic element.

These mountains with a modern twist would be perfect for that friend with serious wanderlust who also loves jewel tones, … Read More...

Whether you are a teacher or you know a teach or just have an obsession with school supplies (tell me it’s not just me), this time of year, when the new notebooks and pens and other supplies are all over … Read More...

If there’s one flower that reminds me of summer, it’s the sunflower.

They’re just so cheerful and, well, sunny.

This pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern from Amanda Gregory is perfect for celebrating summer, or to stitch in winter when you’re … Read More...

A while back I mentioned that a Westworld cross-stitch pattern I shared reminded me of A Series of Unfortunate Events and that I wanted to find some patterns related to that series.

It took me a while, but I finally … Read More...

looking for a quick and easy way to mount your cross stitch or embroidery so you can frame it? Sticky board, a press-on adhesive mounting board, is a great option.

The board can be cut to just the … Read More...

Have you seen those phone cases that have holes on the back so you can cross stitch them? I had one but I didn’t make it fast enough and now my phone is too big for the holder.

But if … Read More...