I guess it’s because I’ve been thinking about the beach that I went looking for mermaid cross-stitch patterns. Of course a lot of what you find is Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” which is not exactly the look I was Read More ...
When Stitching is Just a Day at the Beach
I’m super excited because my family is headed to the beach really soon, but regardless of whether your summer plans are taking you to sandy shores (or you live near a beach all the time, or none of the above), Read More ...
Amazing Cross Stitch Decor and More
I hate headlines like “15 Times Cross Stitch was Amazingly Cool,” because they play into the stereotype that cross stitch — or any craft for that matter — isn’t cool all the time, in fact, isn’t cool until some site Read More ...
Stitch Up Some Ice Cream that Won’t Melt
Looking for something cool to stitch for summer? Why not make an ice cream treat that won’t melt in the summer sun.
Here are some fun free cross stitch patterns for ice cream. Enjoy!
About.com Needlepoint has a fun chart Read More ...
An Easy Way to Finish a Cross Stitch or Embroidery Project
Cross stitch projects look really cute if you frame them in their hoops, but how do you do that in a way that looks neat?
I love this tutorial from Little Dorrit & Co. via Sew Mama Sew on how Read More ...
Cross Stitch Charts for Canada Day
We’ve shared a few project ideas for stitching for the Fourth of July, so it seems appropriate to dive into cross stitch charts for Canada Day as well.
I didn’t find a lot of free patterns out there, so if Read More ...
Cross Stitch up Some Fireworks for Fourth of July
Fireworks are a common way to celebrate the Forth of July and other holidays, and they’re lots of fun to stitch. Here are some options for fireworks cross stitch patterns to get you started.
One fun way to make fireworks Read More ...
Islamic Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, begins June 5, so I wanted to look around for some Islamic cross stitch patterns to share. Many of these sites are not in English, but the designs are beautiful and worth sharing.
Stitch a Rustic Heart for the Fourth of July
Holiday related stitching patterns are so much fun to make and to use to decorate your house or household items you use during the holiday season.
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, this pretty little rustic Fourth Read More ...