Now that we’re fully into winter in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are just wishing it would snow. Where I live it rarely snows but it’s still cold, which is just no fun at all.
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Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
by Sarah White
Now that we’re fully into winter in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are just wishing it would snow. Where I live it rarely snows but it’s still cold, which is just no fun at all.
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by Sarah White
There’s something really nice about seeing colorful birds in the bare trees covered with snow. Even if you don’t live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, this winter birds cross stitch pattern from Well Stitches is a lovely one Read More ...
by Sarah White
I know the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is somewhat controversial but this snowman cross stitch pattern is super cute so I couldn’t resist sharing.
The pattern is 56 stitches square and uses four colors. The “frame” could be done Read More ...
by Sarah White
After Christmas, the elves are still busy, because they have to change all the calendars in the new year. That seems to be story behind the new year’s cross stitch pattern from Les Petits Bonheurs de Miss T.
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by Sarah White
One of the great things about new year’s cross stitch patterns is that it’s pretty easy to change the year to use a pattern that was produced years before for a different year.
For instance, this winter-themed Happy New Year Read More ...
by Sarah White
These little snowflakes would be perfect to stitch in tiny frames and use to decorate gifts or as last-minute holiday ornaments. But of course winter is just starting in the top part of the world so you can stitch snowflakes Read More ...
by Sarah White
There don’t seem to be a lot of cross stitch patterns for Kwanzaa out there, but this simple design of a kinara (candleholder) is really pretty and a great one to stitch up ahead of the holiday.
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by Sarah White
I know it’s a little late in the season to be talking about making holiday cards, but if you’re on the last-minute train (you can always blame the post office, right?) I think the trees from this sampler would be Read More ...
by Sarah White
I feel like I’m the last adult on earth who has never watched “Elf” (ok, second to last, because I know my husband hasn’t either) but even I am familiar with Buddy’s feelings about the holiday and the best way Read More ...
by Sarah White
This deer is decked out for the holidays with snowflakes on his body and ornaments dangling from his antlers.
This would be a great project to stitch up for someone who loves hunting or the outdoors, and you can make Read More ...