Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
After I posted some pink-ribbon cross-stitch projects, some readers asked about projects for other kinds of awareness ribbons.
Of course any ribbon can be made in any color, but if you want more specific color guidance check out the mini Read More ...
Pumpkin spice seems to be in everything this time of year, so why not add a little fall pumpkin flavor to your cross-stitching, too?
Pumpkin Spice Intensifies is a pattern from Steph XStitch that celebrates the season of orange gourds. Read More ...
Kincavel Krosses actually has several pink ribbon cross stitch projects you should check out, but I really like the think pink bookmark.
It’s an easy design covered with two-tone pink ribbons and hearts, and it’s perfect for a bookmark Read More ...
I love fall and I also love snark so I am always thrilled when it’s time for the decorative gourd season post from McSweeney’s to start making the rounds (don’t click if you don’t like swearing).
A slightly sweeter Read More ...
Making cross-stitch designs on the computer makes it possible to make designs that are a lot more detailed than in the days when charts were designed by hand.
An amazing example is this Star Wars cross stitch pattern featuring tons Read More ...
I am rather a cat person and I love all sorts of crafts that involve cats. If you are or you know a cat lover, you’ll want to check out this amazing modern cat cross stitch design from Velvet Pony Read More ...
I guess that thing about wanting fall to hurry up and get here is true, because I’m suddenly seeking out Halloween cross stitch patterns.
This one isn’t strictly for Halloween, but it is a cross-stitched skull, which would be Read More ...
As soon as September hits (which I know is still a couple of days, bear with me), I start thinking about fall and wishing the new season would get here already.
Then I remember I live in the south and Read More ...
It’s my birthday today so I wanted to share a birthday related cross stitch pattern.
This pretty butterfly cross stitch design from Alita Designs is a sweet sentiment for anyone who loves butterflies, flowers and nature, and could be stitched Read More ...
Books are great to decorate with, and they can also be a great motif for crafting.
These classic book spines are a great cross-stitch project to hang in your library (even if your “library” is just a bookshelf).
These Read More ...