Mardi Gras is a holiday that I really love for some reason. I was raised Catholic but we never really celebrated it. I guess I just like the idea of having a party in anticipation of the days of solemnity Read More ...
“She Persisted” Cross Stitch Projects
It’s always fun to see something from popular culture make it into the world of crafting, and the statement “nevertheless she persisted,” which became a rallying cry for women recently, seems an especially appropriate sentiment for stitching.
Haley at the Read More ...
Lego Batman Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m not sure why a website that sells Halloween costumes has a blog that’s full of craft ideas, but HalloweenCostumes.com does have such a blog, and in celebration of the new Lego Batman movie, they’ve made some Lego Batman Read More ...
Stitch These Hearts and Arrows as a Sweet Last-Minute Valentine
A Valentine for Tetris Lovers
Tetris was probably the last video game I played with any regularity, which dates me quite a bit but also shows you why I’m the perfect target for this Tetris themed Valentine cross stitch.
The pattern features a heart made Read More ...
A Sweet Gift Idea to Cross Stitch
I love when cross-stitch projects can be used for something more than just hanging on the wall. I want the things I make to become part of everyday life, not just be decoration.
So I really like this idea of Read More ...
More Cute Valentine Projects to Cross Stitch
I can’t get enough of cute Valentine’s day cross stitch projects, so here are a few more for you to check out!
Happy Stitch has a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns, including a heart with flowers, Read More ...
Doctor Who Cross Stitch Valentines
There are a lot of geeky cross-stitchers out there, so I wanted to be sure to share these patterns for Doctor Who-inspired valentines you can cross stitch from the Zen of Making.
Stitched on paper, there are three options: an Read More ...
A Couple of Cute (Paid) Valentine’s Cross Stitch Patterns
There are lots of great free cross stitch patterns out there, but sometimes you just have to buy a pattern to get something you really want.
Here are a couple of super cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns you’ll have Read More ...
Frozen-Inspired Anti-Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch
I was searching for Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns recently (and I’ll have some to share in the next few days, I promise) and this design made me laugh out loud.
If you’ve seen “Frozen,” you will recognize this sentiment Read More ...