I am getting a little tired of the almost-fall weather. Here in the southern United States, it takes so long for fall to actually happen that we get a little impatient. But it’s supposed to be cool later this week Read More ...
Funny Subversive Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
I know there are a lot of funny, snarky, subversive Halloween cross-stitch patterns out there, but I wanted to highlight just a few for your stitching fun.
I think we shared this one last year, but the Snarky Ghost from Read More ...
More Little Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns
OK, so I’m a little obsessed with Halloween cross-stitch patterns. I’ll be done soon, I promise. It’s just that there are so many cute ones, and they’d be great as a sampler or on a pillow or on a treat Read More ...
Check Out This Collection of Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
I am definitely starting to get in a Halloween mood and want to cover the house with all things black and orange.
If you like the primitive look, there’s a great collection of patterns to inspire you over at A Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Cute Little Boo
Does your neighborhood do “boo”? It’s a fun little thing where people give Halloween-themed gifts or do a little decorating around a neighbor’s yard, all without them knowing, then that neighbor is supposed to pass the “boo” onto someone else Read More ...
Get to Stitching to Make this Great Cross Stitch Project Before Halloween
I’m not sure where I found the link to this lovely pattern (probably on Pinterest or a Google image search) but it’s a great little project that apparently came out in 2012.
The pattern, Happy Halloween, was designed by Katheryne Read More ...
Stitch Up Something Spooky with this Halloween Alphabet
There are tons of cross-stitch patterns with a fall or Halloween theme, and I’m going to share as many of them as I can in the next few weeks, but I wanted to start with this amazing Halloween alphabet from Read More ...
Make a Cross-Stitch Kit for Travel or a Gift
I love this idea for making a cross-stitch/embroidery travel kit from Akamatra. She was traveling and wanted to be able to take her threads with her without having to carry full skeins.
It’s a really simple process to wind Read More ...
Stitch Your Family with Help from Do-It-Yourself Stitch People
Last month I shared a post with different tips for cross-stitching your family from Do Small Things with Love. I’ve seen online that there’s a book all about making cross-stitch portraits, but I haven’t had a chance to look at Read More ...
Oldie But a Goodie: Floral Cross-Stitch Graffiti
I know I have seen the work of Raquel Rodrigo before, but it’s too pretty not to share whenever you come across it.
Rodrigo makes these huge outdoor floral cross-stitch installations, which she has installed in various locations in Madrid. Read More ...