Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
I’m not one of those people who is obsessed with all things pumpkin, but I definitely have some friends who are already clamoring for all things orange and artificially fall-flavored.
So maybe it’s time for a little pumpkin cross stitch? Read More ...
Here’s just the thing for your princess-loving readers for back to school. Dreaming Ice on Craftsy has a set of free Disney Princess bookmarks to cross stitch.
In all, there are 10 designs, each showing half of the profile of Read More ...
I don’t know why owls are such a popular motif in crafting. Maybe because they are relatively easy to draw, they’re cute and no one seems to care if they are made in colors that they don’t occur in in Read More ...
I love these stylish cat cross stitch patterns where the cats are covered with geometric florals.
This pattern, from Do Small Things with Love, feature three different cat designs and three different geometric and floral patterns. The repeating patterns are Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...