If you like your cross stitch patterns with a gothic twist, you’re going to love the collection of patterns offered by UK-based Etsy shop Needleshaped Ltd. I don’t know if they’re really from a town called Gravesend like their bio … Read More...

I generally like to use light colored cross stitch fabric when I work, mostly because I don’t want the frustration of not being able to see what I’m doing all that well. But I’ll admit the allure of working with … Read More...

With a name like Tinsel Cross Stitch, you might expect a lot of Christmas themed cross stitch patterns, and you will definitely find them. But there’s a lot of other interesting stuff in this Polish designer’s Etsy shop.

But since … Read More...

I am going to be honest with you and admit that my storage methods for my cross stitching supplies leave a lot to be desired.

As in, all of my floss, along with some bits of cross stitch fabric (maybe … Read More...

This time of year rainbows are often associated with Pride, but they can have lots of different meanings or just be a color combination that you like.

In honor of loving rainbows all year long, check out this cute set … Read More...

Trellis & Thyme is a US-based designer that makes cute and easy-to-make cross stitch, felt softie patterns and sewing patterns sold on Etsy.

Many of the designs are little samplers with four different items with a seasonal twist, so you … Read More...

If you’re a fan of dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses or barnyard animals kept as pets, you might want to work some cross stitch patterns to represent your favorites. The Ultimate Cross Stitch Pet Collection by Claire Crompton features tons … Read More...

Helen’s Crossing is an Etsy shop selling cross stitch patterns, kits and pillow covers based in New York. There’s a bit of snark here (but maybe not as much as Cross Stitch Traveler) but also plenty of pretty floral … Read More...

I will admit that I don’t know all that much about the history of cross stitch. I know it’s an offshoot of embroidery, which has been around for thousands of years, and that cross stitches were used in conjunction with … Read More...

I love this collection of ocean themed cross stitch patterns from The Stitch Patterns on Etsy. This set of eight patterns includes:

• some small fish and coral
• a pair of dolphins
• a spotted fish
• a crab
• some shells and seaweed/coral

If you’re looking for some funny cross stitch patterns to stitch for your snarkiest friend (even if that’s you!) you need to check out Cross Stitch Traveler on Etsy.

You’ve got to love a storefront where the “snarky-funny” category is … Read More...

I love to hear about crafts from the perspective of people who’ve been at it for a while, because they often learn things they wish they knew when they were first learning how to do that particular craft that are … Read More...

A popular way to finish embroidery and cross stitch patterns is to frame them in the hoop you stitched them in. This is an easy way to finish projects and you can make it a little fancier by painting the … Read More...

I, like a lot of crafters I know, am into a lot of different crafts. I knit, crochet, sew, do cross stitch, even paint from time to time.

I love all these crafts by themselves, but I also love it … Read More...

If you love little cross stitch patterns, you’re going to have a lot of fun looking through the more than 150 designs on offer from Etsy seller Cross Stitch by Coconut.

The largest category on this Japanese designer’s shop is … Read More...