What count fabric do you prefer? I usually prefer stitching on 28-count evenweave and 18-count Aida myself. The older I get, the more I am liking 14-count Aida though!

Instead of the age-old question of naughty or nice, Lady Kell lays it out.

Jeanne’s been doing more coloring on blackwork projects with Colored Pencils 

Lady Kell from Kincavel Krosses is generous with free charts and projects and this is certainly an example of her generosity!

I love reading cross stitch blogs and one of my favorites is Debbie’s Cross Stitch.

Today at my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for friends, family, a warm home, and so much more. My thoughts inevitably turn to cross-stitch since that is how I spend much of my time. So I thought I’d … Read More...

As you begin to think of stocking stuffers for stitchers, one great gift idea is scissor fobs. I LOVE them.

This design comes from Kincavel Krosses – Cross Stitch and Blackwork designs by Lady Kell of Kincavel. Not only is it her usual amazing design work, it is free, and it is a great thought for the day!

This cute little cat puts me in mind of babies. I can just see it stitched up and framed in a display in a nursery.

Candles are sweet symbols of the season. Light up your holiday nights by stitching this simple design.

Trekky gets crafty made this for a friend’s housewarming gift. He happens to like cats and also to be gay, as you might figure out. She used images from Jo Verso’s Cross Stitch Year. They are so wee and cute. … Read More...

Jessica Decker specializes in HUGE cross stitch projects.

I simply can’t wait to get out my ornaments and decorate my tree – I might put it up the first of November this year.

Lady Kell from Kincavel Krosses posted this cute little subversive sampler that somehow seems appropriate for Halloween week too.

One of my friends pointed this blog tutorial out to me and it is so cool I just had to share it with you!

Set your love afloat on a stitched balloon.

than what I usually post about.

Monochromatic designs can be so fun to stitch. All-in-one color or mix it up and use a variegated design for a little fun. This angel and bird mirrored design is pretty in blue as shown here, but would also be … Read More...