Fireworks are a common way to celebrate the Forth of July and other holidays, and they’re lots of fun to stitch. Here are some options for fireworks cross stitch patterns to get you started.
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Islamic Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, begins June 5, so I wanted to look around for some Islamic cross stitch patterns to share. Many of these sites are not in English, but the designs are beautiful and worth sharing.
Oh Hillary You Have Thought Of Everything
Hillary has not forgotten us crafters in her latest campaign. These Cross stitch style Cushions are available for $55.00 each. I think I would have preferred to see this as a cross stitch kit made available for crafters to Read More ...
Tutorial: Wood Plank Cross Stitch
Do you decorate for fall? Each season, I dress my house up. I just put all my beachy summer decor away and I’m ready for autumn. Ashley at Make it and Love it created this clever cross stitch sign for Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitching with Lights
Have you ever stitched with LED lights before? I have always wanted to try but the process seems a little overwhelming to me. Sure, I can change a light bulb but adding lights to something I stitched? What if I Read More ...
Halloween Mystery Cross stitch SAL
Have you ever participated in an SAL (Stitch Along)? They can be a bit risky if you don’t get to see the whole pattern, but they are also a ton of fun. The Primitive Hare is well known for her Read More ...
Inspiration: Game of Thrones
Do you watch the show Game of Thrones? Have you read the books? So many people I know are obsessed with them. RandomGenerated on Craftster.org created this amazing Game of Thrones Map of Westeros with House Sigils. She has designs Read More ...
Inspiration: 3-D Tardis Cross Stitch
Did you watch the season premiere of Dr. Who last night? What did you think of the new doctor? In a short time, I have fallen in love. I’m excited to see what adventures he will get into. As excited Read More ...
Your Mental Health and Cross Stitch
I recently had a chance to write an article for About.com on how cross stitch is beneficial to mental health. I asked several cross stitch friends and members in a few groups I am in to explain to me why Read More ...
Freebie: A Pear for All Seasons
I love the idea of traditional primitive samplers in various mediums. These wonderful Pear Samplers are an perfect example of taking a traditional stitching sampler and adding a decorative flair to it. Samplers and Santas have created several of these Read More ...