Earth Day is coming up this month, and it’s always a good time to think about our impact on the planet and to be reminded that everything we do is either good or harmful to this fragile place where we Read More ...
Stitch a Mom Tattoo Design
A long time ago I knit a bag with a mom tattoo design on the side. I kind of love that graphic design and I think it’s really fun for gifts for funky moms.
Don’t Eat the Paste has a Read More ...
A Sweet Spring Bunny to Stitch
This sweet spring pattern was designed for the first birthday of the Snowflower Diaries blog back in 2014, which is long enough ago that it’s like it’s a brand new pattern now. 😉
It features a bunny in a dress Read More ...
Simple Tulip Cross-Stitch Pattern
I love this little pattern for cross-stitched tulips and butterflies.
This pattern from Cross Stitch Addict would make a great little decoration for spring, or use it on a card or even a bookmark.
Are the tulips blooming where you Read More ...
A Stitch-a-long for Reddit Lovers
Reddit user wildvi0let has designed a nine-part cross-stitch pattern with Reddit-related designs.
The first design, inspired by r/movies, is live now, and she’ll be releasing a pattern every two weeks through mid-July.
It looks pretty cute so far, and if Read More ...
Stitch a Chick and Flower for Spring
Alita Designs has so many great little free cross stitch patterns perfect for different seasons and holidays.
This one, with a chick and flower, would be lovely as a spring or Easter decoration.
It works out to 45 by Read More ...
Stitch Sweet Flower Magnets
These projects were done with embroidery, but you could also make tiny magnets with wee little bits of cross stitch on them if you wanted. Say, a letter or a tiny stitched heart?
Cutesy Crafts has the tutorial for making Read More ...
Saucy Cross-Stitch Patterns: Not for the Sensitive
Snarky cross-stitch patterns are all the rage among some stitchers, though I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.
If you’re one of those who doesn’t like swearing with your stitching, I suggest you look away now.
Are Read More ...
Tips for Cross Stitching on Dark Fabric
If you liked the look of the pansy pattern on black cross stitch fabric that I shared yesterday but you’ve never worked on black fabric before, never fear.
Stitched Modern also pulled together some tips and tricks for stitching on Read More ...
Pansy Bouquet on Black
In late 2017, DMC released a collection of 35 gorgeous new embroidery thread colors. It was the first time they had introduced new colors in over a decade, so it was a big deal. This free cross stitch pattern features Read More ...