This bumblebee and clover cross stitch design from Nadezhda Mashtakova is stunning and has a lot of great detail in the bee’s wings and the flower itself.
The design is 75 by 71 stitches and uses 25 colors including blends. … Read More...
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by Sarah White
This bumblebee and clover cross stitch design from Nadezhda Mashtakova is stunning and has a lot of great detail in the bee’s wings and the flower itself.
The design is 75 by 71 stitches and uses 25 colors including blends. … Read More...
by Sarah White
Somehow Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so if you want to stitch something sweet for a loved one, check out this heart tree cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
This little tree is done all in red, … Read More...
by Sarah White
It feels like the world could use a little more kindness these days, and maybe stitching a cross stitch pattern about kindness can serve as a reminder to bring that attitude into our daily live.
This pattern from Cross Stitch … Read More...
by Sarah White
I was scrolling through the multitude of free cross stitch patterns over at Smart Cross Stitch the other day when this one caught my eye.
This girl dancing with her shadow cross stitch pattern is 88 by 132 stitches and … Read More...
by Sarah White
I was looking for summer themed cross stitch patterns the other day and I came across this cute trio of beach holiday inspired cross stitch patterns from the World in Stitches.
The first is a sandcastle, then a beach … Read More...
by Sarah White
Pickle Barrel Designs released a fun new freebie summer cross stitch pattern that is a great little project for the season.
Summer Fun was shared on their Facebook page and features summer bunting, the sun and some cute ice cream … Read More...
by Sarah White
Easter is right around the corner so it’s time for stitching all the bunnies.
This plaid bunny cross stitch pattern is a freebie from Kathrin’s blog, just click on the link to grab the download.
It’s worked in five pastel … Read More...
by Sarah White
I can’t believe that February is almost over already (so much so, indeed, that I just typed January in that sentence <insert eyeroll emoji>).
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stitching, check out this cute little pattern… Read More...
by Sarah White
I love this willow tree design from Ann’s Cross Stitch collection. It just looks like spring to me, and makes me miss the old willow tree that used to be in our neighborhood park and was cut down a few … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t read Country Living, but I followed a link on Pinterest for a really cute Mason jar cross-stitch chart and realized they have a whole page with more than a dozen free cross-stitch patterns.
As you might imagine, they … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to stitch up some summer fun. There are lots of cross-stitch charts that use summer images as there themes, but some patterns get even more literal, like this one from Tiny Modernist.… Read More...
Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted a sweet Valentine freebie and shows it on two different ground fabrics in her blog. It is shown here on the black fabric. It looks beautiful on either choice – although it looks … Read More...
Les Chroniques de Frimousse often posts free patterns that show a little slice of life scene. In this case a mother is shampooing her child’s hair. This chart would make a great addition to a powder room. It is done … Read More...
My sister took her kids tubing and skiing today. They are big fans of sledding too. She prefers to stay in the lodge drinking cocoa. That is where I would be too! If you have a fan of skiing and … Read More...
Embroiderbee posts the most detailed freebies. This friendship sampler is one of the most detailed I have seen. As always though, you could stitch elements of the sampler as smaller projects. Get the free chart.
Make it Coats has a simple tutorial that shows how to make a hanging heart that will be perfect for a Valentine’s keepsake or card. Not only is there a free pattern pdf, but there is also a brief video … Read More...
Brigitte Dadaux has posted another of the lovely silhouette charts they are so famous for designing. This one shows two birds sitting on a branch. Can’t you just imagine the chirpy conversation they are having? You get to choose what … Read More...
Brodyzen Creations is flashing back a few years to some free monthly heart designs. They will make great Valentine’s projects and that day will be here before we know it. One of the designs is shown here, but head over … Read More...
The year 2014 is just getting started and if you like to stitch a project to commemorate each year, then Talons Aiguilles has several projects, one of which is shown here, that will be suited just for you. They range … Read More...
It has become tradition for Lady Kell of Kincavel to post a band sampler at the beginning of each year and so, without further ado, let me present the one for 2014. I love the colors she has chosen for … Read More...