Much as I love cross stitch, I really like using embroidery as a gateway to getting people interested in stitching because it is more free-form and there’s not really a “right” way to do it.
I’ve been writing a lot Read More ...
Stitched Flowers for Mom or Grandma
This is a really pretty cross stitch design for Mother’s Day that has the benefit of being appropriate for moms or grandmas.
Better Cross Stitch Patterns shows this floral Mother’s Day design in two color palettes, saying either “for my Read More ...
Stitch a Westworld Maze While You Watch Season 2
I’m so excited that season 2 of Westworld will be starting very soon (April 22) so I couldn’t resist poking around to see if there were any Westworld cross stitch patterns.
Well of course there are.
My particular favorite is Read More ...
A Lovely Design to Stitch for Earth Day
Earth Day is coming up this month, and it’s always a good time to think about our impact on the planet and to be reminded that everything we do is either good or harmful to this fragile place where we Read More ...
Stitch a Chick and Flower for Spring
Alita Designs has so many great little free cross stitch patterns perfect for different seasons and holidays.
This one, with a chick and flower, would be lovely as a spring or Easter decoration.
It works out to 45 by Read More ...
Stitch Sweet Flower Magnets
These projects were done with embroidery, but you could also make tiny magnets with wee little bits of cross stitch on them if you wanted. Say, a letter or a tiny stitched heart?
Cutesy Crafts has the tutorial for making Read More ...
Saucy Cross-Stitch Patterns: Not for the Sensitive
Snarky cross-stitch patterns are all the rage among some stitchers, though I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.
If you’re one of those who doesn’t like swearing with your stitching, I suggest you look away now.
Are Read More ...
Stitch a Biscornu with Bunnies and Tulips
Biscornu is a fancy word for a fancy pincushion, which is usually stitched and shaped so that it looks like a little cornered pillow.
Don’t ask me how to pronounce it.
Whatever you call it, Hobby Loco has a really Read More ...
Snowdrops Cross-Stitch Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern for stitched jonquils, and here’s one for another one of the early spring flowers, which you may have already seen in person where you live.
Alita Designs shares this pretty pattern for snowdrops Read More ...
Spring Daffodils to Stitch
I am so ready for some spring flowers! We had more than a week of rain recently, so I know those colorful blooms cannot be far behind.
If you live in a place where it’s still going to be cool Read More ...