I love the look of cross stitch on paper. It’s such an easy way to add an unexpected look to a little project.
This Stitched Fridas project idea from Stampington uses just a little bit of cross stitching in a Read More ...
Fake It Till You Make It Cross Stitch Pattern
We’ve probably all heard the advice to fake it ’til you make it.
It’s really good advice, and if you need a reminder, you can stitch one up for yourself! This pattern from Faber Cross Stitch uses 5 colors of Read More ...
Tips for Stitching with Silk Thread
I mostly only do cross stitch with regular cotton embroidery floss, which is widely available in a lot of colors, easy to work with a durable.
But for a really special project it can be fun to use other options, Read More ...
Gorgeous Mask Cross Stitch Pattern
I love the classic colorful masks that are commonly associated with Mardi Gras, but given the right decor in a room this could be a decoration all year.
The Venetian Mask cross stitch pattern from SamXstitch uses 14 colors and Read More ...
Mardi Gras Cupcake Cross Stitch Pattern
Mardi Gras is a holiday lots of people get into even if they don’t really understand the reasons behind it. And any excuse to eat cake and dress up in sparkles and beads is certainly attractive these days.
This Mardi Read More ...
‘I Complete Me’ Snarky Valentine Cross Stitch
If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day, ABITStitches has got you covered.
She’s got a great collection of “My Crummy Valentine” projects, which you can purchase as patterns or kits.
My favorite I “I Complete Me,” Read More ...
Lavender Cross Stitch Patterns
I know lavender isn’t really a spring flower, but there’s something about it that reminds me of spring. Probably the pastel color of the flowers.
This collection of lavender cross-stitch cards is perfect for any time of year. They are Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Free Cross Stitch Pattern
These cute cross stitch rabbits with heart and balloons can be a great pattern to celebrate valentine’s day.
The pattern uses five colors and the chart is 66 by 70 stitches. You can download it for free by becoming a Read More ...
How to Stop a Single Stitch in Cross Stitch
Sometimes a cross stitch pattern will have a single stitch of one color by itself, which makes it tricky to anchor the thread on the back so the stitch will stay where it need to be.
Faby Reilly has a Read More ...
Love Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern
This sweet little love cross stitch pattern is perfect to make up for Valentine’s Day and a fun way to try out different fonts.
Designed by San-Man Originals, it features flowers and hearts and the word love stitched several different Read More ...