I have a random collection of links to cross stitch websites that I sometimes look through when I’m looking for things to share with you. I’ve been hitting them up more often lately because I’m trying to share more free Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Cottage Core Stitches
With a name like Cottage Core Stitches, you’re going to expect cozy scenes, soft colors, cross stitch projects that look like watercolors. And you’ll get exactly that from this Etsy shop that’s based in Greece. Let’s get into it.
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Silly Goose Cross Stitch Patterns
At the end of last year I sat in on a crafting trends webinar and one of the things that was mentioned that was going to be trending this year was ducks and geese. I don’t know if I’m seeing Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Masterpiece with DMC
I was looking through the free cross stitch patterns at DMC the other day (always a worth use of time because they’ve got some great stuff!) and I came across this set of patterns that are tiny representations of famous Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: The Fresh Cross Stitch
The Fresh Cross Stitch shop is fresh in the way that a spring day is fresh, with pastel colors and happy designs. Let’s take a closer look at this sweet cross stitch pattern shop based in Spain.
The shop has Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Sampler Full of Scissors
As cross stitchers, we have lots of essential tools, including our thread and fabric, but one of the things none of us can live without is our scissors.
I have scissors of all sizes all over the house, from large Read More ...
How to Make French Knots, or What to Do Instead
I happen to really like French knots. I think they’re fun to make and I’ve written a lot about how to make French knots, how they look different depending on how many strands of thread you use and how many Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Emily Call
Emily Call’s Etsy shop is full of cross stitch patterns for the whole year, including specific seasons, affirmations and floral designs. Let’s take a closer look.
The biggest category on the site is called “all year” and it includes month Read More ...
Herbs to Cross Stitch for Your Kitchen
Even though we’re getting close to spring, I’m not quite ready to call it planting time where I live. I am, however, quite ready to have fresh herbs right outside my door again. Maybe for now I just have to Read More ...
Introducing Kids to Cross Stitch
I love introducing kids to stitching in all its forms. Not only did I teach my daughter how to stitch on plastic canvas and fabric (as well as knitting and sewing, we’re still working on crochet), I’ve taught other kids Read More ...