I will admit this theme for a roundup, sock themed cross stitch patterns, is a little bit niche. But as a person who does a lot of different kinds of crafts, I love it when they can come together and Read More ...
How to Grid Cross Stitch Fabric
This is one of those things in cross stitch that I know is so important and helpful but that I rarely do, or at least not well enough for it to be totally helpful.
Gridding your cross stitch fabric is Read More ...
Fourth of July Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s the time of year when American crafters pull out their red, white and blue supplies and make all the things for the Fourth of July. With all the patriotic holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can stitch Read More ...
Cross Stitch Pattern Pride Charity Bundle
If you’re looking for some great Pride cross stitch patterns and want to support a great cause at the same time, I’ve got just the thing for you. The Starlight Stitchery has put together an amazing collection of patterns from Read More ...
Black History and Juneteeth Cross Stitch Patterns
Juneteenth is the celebration of the news that enslaved people had been freed finally reached the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. The day is the newest national holiday in the United States, and is celebrated as a second Read More ...
Tips for Stitching Large Projects: Parking Versus Cross Country Stitching
The jargon of different crafts is always really interesting to me. Some terms are universal (like WIP for work in progress, or UFO for unfinished object), while others are specific to the craft being done.
I recently learned about a Read More ...
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cross Stitch Patterns
Since I covered Ted Lasso cross stitch patterns the other day, it feels like it’s time to share some cross stitch inspired by another show that just wrapped its final season, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” This show gave Read More ...
Ted Lasso Cross Stitch Patterns
There are so many great shows coming to an end right now, but one of the ones I’m saddest about is Ted Lasso. While the show hasn’t stayed as cheery as it started, I still love this crew of Read More ...
Summer Cupcakes Free Cross-Stitch Pattern
This sweet cross-stitch design will definitely brighten up your kitchen interior. It features nine lovely cupcakes and each one is unique – which one would you enjoy most?
The free pattern designed by Alisa Okneas uses 21 colors of the Read More ...
What are ORTs and Why Do People Keep Them?
If you’ve been around the cross stitch community for long, you might have come across the word ORT. It’s commonly used as a acronym for “old ratty thread,” but what it means is the little leftover bits of thread when Read More ...