I’m mostly a knitter, but I know that a consistent resolution that a lot of crafters have each year is to get their supplies more organized. And when it comes to cross stitch, usually the thing that needs the most Read More ...
Make Your Own Cross Stitch Designs with these Printable Grids
If designing your own cross stitch patterns is one of your resolutions for the coming year, check out these free printable blank cross stitch grids from Ajisai Press. (This website no longer exists but we were able to find these Read More ...
Learn to Cross Stitch in Minutes
If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to learn how to cross stitch — or you want to teach someone how to cross stitch in the new year — check out this overview from Yarn Tree, which says you can Read More ...
Tips for Using Soluble Canvas for Cross Stitch
Have you ever used soluble canvas for cross stitch? It’s kind of magical.
It allows you to essentially turn any fabric into cross stitch fabric by making a grid on top of the fabric, so you can stitch a design 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Another Way to Make Halloween Cross-Stitch Pumpkins
The other day I shared a tutorial for giving your Halloween pumpkins a cross-stitch look with paint pens.
Then I stumbled upon this tutorial from Design Sponge, which actually uses a drill to make holes in the pumpkin so Read More ...
Make Your Bag Distinctive with a Cross Stitch Luggage Tag
I’m going on a trip this week and though I’ll be flying, I’m only taking carry on luggage. If I had to check a bag you can bet I’d be stitching up some cross stitch luggage tags, as shown Read More ...