I couldn’t resist sharing this fun cross-stitch pattern from Snarky Art Company on etsy because it is my life.

Do you read past your bedtime, too?

Or maybe stitch past your bedtime?

Either way, this cute cross stitch featuring a … Read More...

Have you ever seen the Clover pincushion maker? It’s a cool tool that makes it easy to make a pillow-like pincushion, which Stitched Modern used to make a cute cross-stitched pincushion covered with stitched polka dots.

Of course you could … Read More...

I adore this sweet cross stitch design by Luba Davies Atelier.

Called Prosperity in the House, it features a little kitty resting on a pillow with a Chinese character (I assume a symbol of prosperity?) on her back.

The pattern … Read More...

This is a really pretty cross stitch design for Mother’s Day that has the benefit of being appropriate for moms or grandmas.

Better Cross Stitch Patterns shows this floral Mother’s Day design in two color palettes, saying either “for my … Read More...

I love this idea for a sweet little pincushion that kind of combines a bunch of crafty disciplines, including cross stitch, sewing, and maybe even knitting or crochet since the subject is sheep.

Kathleen at Floss & Fleece designed this … Read More...

I love this little pattern for cross-stitched tulips and butterflies.

This pattern from Cross Stitch Addict would make a great little decoration for spring, or use it on a card or even a bookmark.

Are the tulips blooming where you … Read More...

In late 2017, DMC released a collection of 35 gorgeous new embroidery thread colors. It was the first time they had introduced new colors in over a decade, so it was a big deal. This free cross stitch pattern features … Read More...

Biscornu is a fancy word for a fancy pincushion, which is usually stitched and shaped so that it looks like a little cornered pillow.

Don’t ask me how to pronounce it.

Whatever you call it, Hobby Loco has a really … Read More...

Four-leaf clovers are a common symbol seen around St. Patrick’s Day, but this design is great to use on projects that might be used or displayed all year.

Designed by Amy Law, it features four four-leafed clovers with heart-shaped petals … Read More...

After almost a week of rain, I’m ready for the sunny days and colorful flowers of spring, so I couldn’t help pointing out this sweet little tulip cross stitch pattern.

Tiny Modernist designed this sweet image of three tulips … Read More...

I know I’ve shared some of these holiday-themed cats from Happiness is Cross-Stitching before, but I’m not sure I have shared the St. Patrick’s Day mini cat designs before.

Even if I have it’s worth mentioning them again for Irish … Read More...

St. Patrick’s Day is an admittedly strange holiday, but it’s a fun one for me to decorate for because green is my favorite color (and my brother’s name is Patrick).

I love this sweet little Kiss Me cross stitch pattern… Read More...

I guess it’s because kids love bad puns more than most people, but the first thing I thought when I saw this Valentine’s Day cross stitch pattern from Crazzzy Stitch was “that would be awesome to stitch for a kid.”… Read More...

I love this geometric hearts cross stitch pattern from etsy seller KnitSewMake.

This collection of hearts uses a different geometric design and mostly different colors for a fun but harmonious design.

Make the whole design for a project that runs … Read More...

2018 is the year of the dog in Chinese astrology, so why not stitch up a dog symbol or another fun project involving a dog?

Both Holly’s Hobbies and Stitching Stitches have cross-stitch patterns showing the Chinese zodiac symbol for … Read More...

We often want to add letters to our cross stitch projects, whether to add a word or a date or a person’s initials. But it’s not always easy to find cross stitch fonts you like that will fit into the … Read More...

I guess because this owl is wearing a Santa hat, it’s technically a Christmas design, but I think it’s a fun design to have out all winter.

Holly’s Hobbies offered this Christmas owl as a free gift to readers a … Read More...

As a knitter, I have a fondness for all fiber-bearing animals, but I have to say, llamas and alpacas are my favorites.

They’re just so darn cute, and if the current llama trend in crafts is any indication, I’m not … Read More...