In addition to writing about cross stitch for Craft Gossip, I also write about knitting and lesson plans, which means I’m always on the lookout for holidays, real and fanciful, that I can write about and share patterns and Read More ...
How to Fix Mistakes in Cross Stitch
I’ve just recently started what for me is the biggest cross stitch project I’ve ever attempted (the Baby Yaga House from Happy Little Mouse) and I know that there are going to be some mistakes in it.
It uses Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Mom
It turns out I’ve shared a lot of Mother’s Day related cross stitch patterns through the years, so this post will serve to share some of the older roundups I’ve done as well as some new patterns I found this Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Stitches Sew Beautiful
Super detailed, full coverage cross stitch designs are what you’ll find at the Etsy shop Stitches Sew Beautiful. Many of the designs are created from digital art (with permission from the original artist, of course) making the designs incredibly detailed Read More ...
How to Cross Stitch on Linen
I consider myself a barely intermediate cross-stitcher, so there are a lot of things you can do with cross stitch that I haven’t done (yet! I’m working on it!).
One of the gaps in my knowledge or skills or whatever Read More ...
Spring Flower Wreath Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling the need to change up some of your decor for spring. These spring wreath cross stitch patterns are great for this season and beyond, won’t look out of place with your Easter decor, Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Whoopicat
If you’re a fan of art nouveau, art deco or the arts and crafts period in design, have I got a treat for you today. Etsy seller Whoopicat is based in Michigan and makes glorious stitched reproductions of classic designs, Read More ...
How to Make a Cross Stitch Banner
I grew up Catholic, and I remember when we did our first communion each child had a banner with their name and some religious symbols or other things on it, and for some reason that’s what this cross stitch banner Read More ...
Spring Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns
Last year I shared some fun Easter word art cross stitch patterns with you, but if you don’t want to be quite that specific so you can leave your stitching on display longer, here are some options for spring word Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Anabella’s Shop
Anabella’s Shop is an Etsy store based in North Carolina that features a vast array of classic samplers, more modern cute projects, fabric, floss and other supplies for stitchers and sewists.
Since we’re here to talk about cross stitch, let’s Read More ...