Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
As with just about everything else you can think of, Alita Designs has a lot of sweet Easter cross-stitch patterns.
I wanted to share this Happy Easter cross stitch design in particular because it’s very cute, colorful and springlike and Read More ...
It’s the time of year to be thinking about Easter crafts, and I really like this little cross stitched Easter egg pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
I have lately been really enjoying sampler patterns and designs that use different patterns Read More ...
Valentine’s Day is long gone, and this pattern is several years old, but it still caught my eye.
The Heart and Arrow Pincushion from Purl Soho would be a sweet Valentine’s gift for a friend who sews or stitches, but Read More ...
I had to share this cross stitch pattern as soon as I saw it because it made me smile. It’s both funny and relatable, and would be super cute in a craft room or anywhere else.
Clearly I wish I were traveling somewhere during spring break (happening as I write this where I live) because I have lately been drawn to cross-stitch patterns of landscapes nothing like the place I live.
Spring fever is hitting pretty hard, and while I don’t really like camping, I do like the idea of getting out and exploring the world and am so ready to get out there again.
While it’s not quite time for Read More ...
I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love Read More ...
This Easter egg ornament cross-stitch project from Fave Crafts is darling! It features little bands of different designs in pastel colors and great details like working in little pink seed beads and using cording around the outside of the egg. Read More ...
My daughter’s school gets really into Pi Day (March 14, aka 3/14). The older kids have their science fair that day and the prize is a pie. I think there’s also a pie baking contest among the teachers, and lots Read More ...
I never think to add bands or borders to my cross stitch projects. I pretty much just stitch them as they are shown.
But adding a border or bands between motifs can make a project a little more interesting and Read More ...