There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an Read More ...
That ’70s Kitchen Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this sweet retro kitchen design from Tiny Modernist! It features all sorts of cute kitchen accessories you might recognize if you were around in the 1970s and ’80s. There are old-school teapots and mixing bowls, even a fondue Read More ...
Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t really want to admit it, but it’s back to school time where I live. If you’re a teacher and want to make something cute for your room — or you want to stitch a thank you gift for Read More ...
Kawaii Burger Cross Stitch Pattern
Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.
This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and Read More ...
Stunning Kaleidoscope Tile Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern for a kaleidoscope tile is so pretty! It definitely isn’t a beginner pattern but it would so be worth it to stitch this up in your favorite colors.
The pattern is 33 cm square, which is Read More ...
Modern Wedding Cross Stitch Pattern
Summer is well known as wedding season, and if you’ve got a wedding to go to this year and want to make a sweet gift, check out this pretty modern cross stitch pattern from Hoop Modern Stitch.
This one uses Read More ...
Tea and Coffee Cross Stitch Charts
Facebook works in mysterious ways, but the other day it sent me something good, in the form of a link to Durene Jones Cross Stitch. She’s a UK cross-stitch designer and regularly shares free patterns.
Last week’s freebie was this Read More ...
Summer Beach Houses Cross Stitch Pattern
Whether you live near the beach or just want to be reminded of time you spend near the shore, this beach house cross stitch pattern is a cute way to decorate your home.
It features three cute little houses you Read More ...
Book Review: Bob Ross Cross Stitch
Bob Ross is well known for his leisurely approach to creativity, producing paintings on the fly that might have “mistakes” covered up by happy little trees, or clouds, or just left to be an expression of a happy accident.
Cross-stitch Read More ...
Tokyo in Neon Cross Stitch Pattern
If you are or know someone who is a fan of Japanese culture, here’s a fun cross stitch pattern to make.
This is Tokyo in kanji, and the multiple colors used in the pattern give it the look of a Read More ...