Today’s designer spotlight is on Kathy Barrick, a designer based in Maryland who gives a classic look to her projects.
When I opened her Etsy shop one of the first designs I saw was this one all about different words Read More ...
Review: Cross Stitch with Cattitude
It’s no secret that I’m a cat person (I even shared a collection of black cat cross stitch patterns in honor of my favorite black cat, Baron) so when I saw that a book full of cat-themed cross stitch patterns Read More ...
Turkey Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.
Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of Read More ...
Review: Enchanted Garden Cross Stitch
Crafting and gardening seem to go together, and a lot of designers use flowers in their designs because they also enjoy growing them.
Gail Bussi is a cross stitch designer and an avid gardener, and she combined her two loves Read More ...
Haunted House Pincushion Cross Stitch Pattern
I told myself I was done sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns, because I wanted to give you all plenty of time to finish them before it’s actually time.
But.
Then I saw this amazing 3D haunted house pincushion cross stitch Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns to Welcome Fall
OK, I know I’m a little late to the season on these, but honestly, it’s only just now starting to feel like fall where I live and I’m ready to welcome it with open arms and all the crafts, even Read More ...
Get Primitive Style Cross Stitch Patterns from Scattered Seeds Samplers
I don’t know if I know what the real definition of primitive cross stitch is, but to me it means patterns that look old-fashioned, like colonial American-era samplers stitched on muslin or Bible quotes stitched alongside flowers and animals.
Review: Festive Christmas Stockings
Crafted Christmas stockings are, like, the pinnacle of craftiness. You know there’s a hard-core maker in the family when everyone has a handmade stocking (in my family it was my grandma; my mom has since taken up the tradition of Read More ...
Skull Cross Stitch Patterns
I’ve shared most of my collected Halloween cross stitch patterns already, but I did see this cool skull pattern from LoveCrafts that I wanted to share so I decided to hunt for a few more skull cross stitch patterns for Read More ...
Traditional Cross Stitch with a Touch of Snark
At first glance at My Big Toe Designs’ website, you might think you’ve stumbled upon a pretty classic cross stitch designer who makes samplers using bible verses and traditional designs.
And there is that, but if you look a Read More ...