I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love Read More ...
Stitch This Easter Egg Sampler for Spring
This Easter egg ornament cross-stitch project from Fave Crafts is darling! It features little bands of different designs in pastel colors and great details like working in little pink seed beads and using cording around the outside of the egg. Read More ...
Stitch a Pi for Pi Day
My daughter’s school gets really into Pi Day (March 14, aka 3/14). The older kids have their science fair that day and the prize is a pie. I think there’s also a pie baking contest among the teachers, and lots Read More ...
Pretty Band Samplers to Cross Stitch
I never think to add bands or borders to my cross stitch projects. I pretty much just stitch them as they are shown.
But adding a border or bands between motifs can make a project a little more interesting and Read More ...
Plaid Bunny Cross Stitch Pattern
Easter is right around the corner so it’s time for stitching all the bunnies.
This plaid bunny cross stitch pattern is a freebie from Kathrin’s blog, just click on the link to grab the download.
It’s worked in five pastel Read More ...
Cross Stitch Chart- Because Coffee Is Kind of Like Magic
When I saw this Harry Potter inspired pattern while scrolling through Pinterest the other day, I just knew I had to share it.
For all of us who love HP and love coffee, this Espresso Patronum design from Rainbowstitchcross on Read More ...
How to Choose the Perfect Color Fabric for Your Cross Stitch Project
When I was a kid, pretty much the only colors of cross-stitch fabric you could buy where I lived were white and cream (or what’s called Ivory in the picture above). I don’t even remember black Aida fabric being around, Read More ...
Check out this Pattern Kit with 12 Patterns Featuring Classic Disney Characters
Are you a fan of classic Disney animation? Why not add some of those sweet characters to your cross-stitch projects?
Cross Stitch Creations: Classic Disney Cross Stitch lets you add Disney magic to everyday items! From a sweet Winnie-the-Pooh bib Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day People to Cross Stitch
Here’s another sweet St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern freebie from Stitch People.
It includes two little St. Patrick’s Day people that you can stitch together or separately.
It’s available as a free download when you sign up for emails Read More ...
An Irish Lass to Stitch for St. Patrick’s Day
I love holiday designs that have a little something extra that makes them more appropriate through the season rather than having to be out for just a few weeks around a holiday and then put away.