If your cross stitch tastes run to anime, fantasy, Disney, gnomes and the like, you’ll want to check out TesLime Cross Stitch on Etsy. This Dublin-based Etsy shop boasts more than 1,000 cross stitch patterns, with a strong pop Read More ...
Easy Ways to Make Your Cross Stitch Better
The post over at The Crafty Mummy has the click-baity title of “Is there a right or wrong way to cross stitch?” Of course the answer is no. As with any other craft, as long as you are happy with Read More ...
A Cross Stitch I Spy at the Beach
That headline pretty much describes the Under the Sea cross stitch pattern from Una Buena Pieza, which is covered with shells, fish and other creatures of the sea. It’s not intended to be an I spy, I don’t think, and Read More ...
How to Stitch with Variegated Floss
I love the look of variegated cross stitch floss and how it makes it possible to stitch with a variety of colors without changing thread, giving your project more depth and a more complex look without you having to do Read More ...
Cross Stitch for the Beach
This time of year I always start thinking about vacations, and while I don’t think I’ll be seeing the beach this year, I could stitch up one of these beach themed cross stitch patterns, which would be perfect if you Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Bella Rose Craft
The designs from Bella Rose Craft look like they would be good for beginner cross stitchers and others who like relatively simple and small designs that are quick to finish for gifts or decor.
I’ll mention up front that this Read More ...
Quick Tip: How to Keep Cross Stitch Fabric from Fraying
One of the most common problems that cross stitchers at all skill levels have is that the cross stitch fabric can start fraying while you stitch.
Beginner cross stitchers might wonder why this happens and if there is something they Read More ...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
My favorite thing about mid to late spring is local strawberries. Strawberries are fun as a graphic element, too, because they’re an interesting shape and cheerful color. Let’s stitch some strawberry cross stitch patterns.
Craft Club Co AU has this Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Natalka Studio
Natalka Studio is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a wide variety of cross stitch designs, including realistic, detailed designs with women doing various things, holiday patterns, geometrics and more.
One of the biggest categories in the shop is Read More ...
Cheerful Sun Cross Stitch Patterns
As I write this, we’re on day three of an expected four days full of rain, so it’s no wonder I wanted to share some sunny cross stitch patterns.
This pretty sun from Anchor via Yarnspirations uses five different shades Read More ...