Now that it’s September I don’t feel so weird about sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns. We have to have time to make stuff in time to display it, right?
This “Best Witches to You” cross stitch pattern from Red Bear Read More ...
Cross Stitch Projects for a Happy Home
The home motif is a classic in cross stitch, and while it can feel a little cheesy there’s still a place for sweet cross stitch patterns in classic designs that cherish home and family.
A Gorgeous Maple Leaf to Cross Stitch
Just a couple of leaves on a few trees are starting to turn already where I live, though it will probably be another month before it’s really looking like fall.
That’s plenty of time to stitch your own fall color, Read More ...
Do You Use a Needle Minder?
After talking about waxing embroidery floss the other day, I got to thinking about other accessories or things that are optional but could potentially save you a lot of trouble when you’re doing cross stitch.
Another thing that falls into Read More ...
What is Thread Waxing and Why Would You Want to Do it?
I recently came across this post on Tiny Modernist about floss waxing, which is not something I have given much thought to lately.
I know that floss waxing is a thing — and as it sounds it is Read More ...
Make a Pretty Border with Roses
I love cross-stitch borders. They are a great way to make a stitched card a little more special by adding a frame to whatever sentiments or small design you are stitching.
This rose border from Alita Designs is super cute Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Spooky Old House for Halloween
Do you have a Halloween tree? It seems like that’s becoming a more popular idea to celebrate the fall holidays, and it gives you an excuse to put your tree up earlier and decorate multiple times a year.
Whether you Read More ...
A Fun Collection of Halloween Characters to Cross Stitch
I know, I know, it’s not even Labor Day and here I am talking about Halloween, but I came across these cute Halloween patterns the other day and couldn’t resist sharing them.
Kawaai Blythe has designed a bunch of little Read More ...
Welcome to the World Cross Stitch
I love checking out the free patterns at DMC’s website from time to time, and this Welcome to the World cross stitch pattern caught my eye on my last visit.
This sweet little pattern features a world with leaf shapes Read More ...
Cute Cross Stitch to Finish Your Summer
I love quick little projects in all sorts of crafts, so while this post from Floss & Fleece isn’t completely about cross-stitching, it has some really cute ideas to round out your summer crafting.
You’ll find little charts for a Read More ...