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...

The Drawn Thread has a nice little collection of free charts you’ll want to check out, particularly for this time of year.

There’s a Santa and a Christmas-themed project or two and several having to do with snow.

I particularly … Read More...

It feels like it should be Christmas tree week, because everyone I know is trimming their tree and getting out their decorations (if they didn’t already do it before Thanksgiving!).

If you’d like to make some stitched trees, this week … Read More...

The other day I admitted to not having watched “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer” in the context of a Thanksgiving cross-stitch pattern, but I definitely grew up watching Home Alone (and judging those parents for being so terrible they forgot their … Read More...

I know it’s Thanksgiving week already, but this simple turkey pattern from Mother Bee Designs is one that you still have time to stitch before the big feast.

It’s a pretty easy design, rated for beginners, and it only uses … Read More...

The other day I shared a cross-stitch pattern that talked about pie, so it feels right to also share this one, from Sewingseed, which really breaks down what the Thanksgiving holiday is about for so many people.

I still … Read More...

Somehow I have managed to never watch “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” but I know that’s where this quote comes from.

It’s a darn cute pattern even if you don’t want to include the words, you could just stitch the turkey.… Read More...

Subversive Cross Stitch has a lot of great holiday-themed designs, but I think this one is new this year and it’s pretty amazing.

Because googly eyes.

I mean, come on.

The pattern features a reindeer with googly eyes (OK, … Read More...