The other day I came across this collection of cross stitch patterns inspired by the video game Portal from sonovastitch and I just had to share them. They all include the companion cube from the game and different phrases like … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Tourmaline Pattern
The Ukrainian Etsy shop Tourmaline Pattern is the place for you if you like animal patterns with a lot of whimsy and a touch of snark.
You know it’s going to be good when the categories include things like ghosts, … Read More...
Converting Photos to Cross Stitch
One of the questions I commonly hear from crafters, whether it’s related to cross stitch, knitting or crochet, is wondering how best to convert a photo or other image (like a logo) into a pattern that they can stitch.
I … Read More...
Tea Cross Stitch Patterns
It wasn’t intentional that I shared a coffee-related pattern in my latest designer spotlight and then had a collection of tea cross stitch patterns for my next post. But I imagine we could all use all the caffeine we can … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: StudioHMP
Classic old world cross stitch designs and finished pieces are what you will find at Ukraine-based Etsy shop StudioHMP.
This designer has about 60 cross stitch designs as I write this, with an emphasis on classic samplers, florals, birds and … Read More...
How and Why to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas
When I teach hand stitching to kids I always start them on plastic canvas because it’s stable and sturdy, there’s no question where your needle should go because the holes are big and obvious, and you don’t need a hoop … Read More...
Inside Out Cross Stitch Patterns
With the new Inside Out movie recently being released, I thought it would be a good time to stitch up some Inside Out cross stitch patterns. These characters are colorful and fun to stitch, and a great way to get … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Sam X Stitch
I usually pick my designer spotlights because something will catch my eye while I’m looking for cross stitch patterns to share with you, and I don’t always remember what when I get back to them.
In the case of Sam … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch on Clothing
Many, many years ago when I was in 4-H, I remember making a quilt for our leader who was having a baby that included different green and white fabric and we cross stitched the 4-H clover onto some of the … Read More...
Acorn Cross Stitch Patterns
After doing a post on fall leaf cross stitch patterns, I thought it would be cute to share some acorn cross stitch patterns, too. There’s definitely not as many options when it comes to acorn designs (especially those that … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: White Protea Art
If you like your cross stitch patterns a little bit gothic but also a little bit cute, you’re going to want to meet Etsy seller White Protea Art.
Their designs are pretty firmly on the cute side of the creepy-cute … Read More...
Fall Leaf Cross Stitch Patterns
It may not feel at all like fall as I write this, but that season is coming soon, and it’s time to start stitching if you want to decorate your house with the kind of fall leaves the don’t crumble. … Read More...
How to Weave a Short End in Cross Stitch
I know we all know better than trying to stitch with what’s obviously a too-short piece of embroidery floss, but that’s also never stopped up from trying to stitch up every last inch of thread.
If you’ve played thread chicken, … Read More...
Beach Gnome Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know if it’s possible to get enough gnomes in any crafting genre. We love gnomes in knitting and crochet, too, and gnomes are also fun to cross stitch. They’re an easy starting point for just about any holiday … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: TAM Stitch Designs
If you love pastels (and cross-stitched houses), TAM Stitch Designs has patterns for you. This collection of contemporary cross stitch patterns from the UK is heavy on cool colors, with calming designs involving flowers, beach scenes, little cottages and more.… Read More...
How to Move Around a Cross Stitch Pattern
As with so many things in crafting and in life, there’s no right way to cross stitch. You can work all of one color in a project, skipping around the fabric as you do, or you can work stitch by … Read More...
Tropical Bird Cross Stitch Patterns
The weather is hot where I live as I write this, which has me thinking of the beach and more tropical climates, because if you’re going to be hot at least you should be somewhere pretty, right?
If a tropical … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needleshaped Ltd
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...
Modern Wedding Cross Stitch Patterns
Lots of people seem to get married in the summer and fall, so if you’ve got a wedding on your list of social engagements soon, you might want to stitch up a wedding cross stitch pattern.
There are so many … Read More...
Tips for Stitching on Black Fabric
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...