Book Review – Just Stitch Halloween

Stitch through the witching hour with the annual Halloween issue from Just CrossStitch! This spooktacular issue is brimming to the top of the cauldron with over 60 projects, including framed pieces, bookmarks, pincushions, gift tags and the ever-popular assortment of ornaments.

Pumpkins and pincushions! A seasonal scene graces the top of a handy pincushion box, complete with a drawer for pins! Stitch grinning jack-o’-lanterns, curling vines, a friendly witch and more in the Fun With Pumpkins pattern.
Colorful creatures! Stitch with bright colors in the whimsical patterns included in Making a Brew. Each of the three hanging ornaments features fun monsters hiding in a Halloween-themed tea set and making friends with spiders.
Trick or treat! Capture the essence of Halloween night with Tunnel of Trees, a striking design of costumed children making their way to lit houses beneath orange leaves and a pale, full moon. Plus, you won’t want to miss featured designs from some of our favorite designers along with new creations from upcoming cross-stitch artists! Download (or subscribe!) today!
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out these Halloween-themed Cross stitch designs on Etsy.

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25 Floral Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns

If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.

I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.

There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.

The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.

You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.

If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.

Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.

[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]

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