Have you ever seen embroidery samplers or quilts in museums, or even your own family heirlooms, and wondered what life was like for the women who made those pieces?
When Shannon from Badass Cross Stitch was gifted a couple of Read More ...
Check Out This Adorable Otter Family Cross Stitch Family
Looking for a cross stitch pattern to make for new parents that doesn’t shout baby?
How about a wee family of otters?
This sweet design from Little Beach Hut on etsy features parent otters and little baby with some Read More ...
Stitch Some Fun with Cross Stitch Quickies
Little cross stitch projects are perfect for beginners who like the instant gratification of finishing a project in a day or two, but they’re fun for everyone who wants a little diversion in the summertime or a tiny project to Read More ...
Make a Modern Mountain with Cross Stitch
I’m really more of a beach person, I have to say, but I do love mountains as a graphic element.
These mountains with a modern twist would be perfect for that friend with serious wanderlust who also loves jewel tones, Read More ...
Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School
Whether you are a teacher or you know a teach or just have an obsession with school supplies (tell me it’s not just me), this time of year, when the new notebooks and pens and other supplies are all over Read More ...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Sunflowers are Perfect for Summer
If there’s one flower that reminds me of summer, it’s the sunflower.
They’re just so cheerful and, well, sunny.
This pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern from Amanda Gregory is perfect for celebrating summer, or to stitch in winter when you’re Read More ...
Cross Stitch for Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events
A while back I mentioned that a Westworld cross-stitch pattern I shared reminded me of A Series of Unfortunate Events and that I wanted to find some patterns related to that series.
It took me a while, but I finally Read More ...
A Great Way to Manage Thread on a Big Cross Stitch Project
I’ll admit that most of the cross-stitching I have done and most of what I share here are pretty small, easy projects that don’t require a lot of time, colors or effort to complete. That’s just what works for my Read More ...
How to Frame Cross Stitch Using Sticky Board
looking for a quick and easy way to mount your cross stitch or embroidery so you can frame it? Sticky board
, a press-on adhesive mounting board, is a great option.
The board can be cut to just the Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Little Gnome for Your Phone
Have you seen those phone cases that have holes on the back so you can cross stitch them? I had one but I didn’t make it fast enough and now my phone is too big for the holder.
But if Read More ...