Some days you just need a little humor in your life. Thank goodness for Smeddly over at Craftster.org. This large rubber duck is just too cute to be scary! Inspired by Read More ...
Freebie: Dear Jane
I have stitched some serious cross stitch before but nothing as labor intensive as this piece entitled Dear Jane from Martine Rigeada at aufildemartine.fr. The free pattern is available for download in five parts. Read More ...
Inspiration: Cross Stitch on Crochet Footstool
I am such a fan of seeing cross stitch in unconventional ways. When we as cross stitchers show the world that you can cross stitch on anything and in any form, we promote the craft/art. It makes me very happy! Read More ...
Cross stitch – Viva La Frieda
Frida Kahlo
has inspired so many of us. Her artwork is hauntingly personal. When she painted tragedy and pain, we felt it along with her. She was a woman who marched to the beat of her own drum and paved Read More ...
Stitch Along: Quilty Stitch Sampler
It seems as if every person I know is doing this incredible Quilty Stitch Along that Little Miss Shabby has on her blog. Right now they are square 7 but you can jump in any time. The patterns are free Read More ...
Cross Stitch Chart Oregon Trail
Have you ever played the game Oregon Trail? If you have, I’m sure that you, like millions of other players, have died of dysentery. Did anyone ever actually survive? ActsofCraftiness at Craftster.org stitched up the homage to the Oregon Read More ...
Cross Stitch Featured Artist: PatternBird
I have a new favorite shop on Etsy…PatternBird. Her patterns range from whimsical to art deco and I want all of them! I love that her patterns seem to have a certain sense of calm to them. You Read More ...
Cross Stitch Family Periodic Table
I am absolutely in LOVE with this project from Teresa at Daisies for Violet. It is just brilliant! Instead of a traditional family tree, Teresa decided to do a periodic table for her family. I am especially giddy that Read More ...
A Little Birdy Told Me
A little birdy told me that spring just about here and this sweet cross stitch hoop is the perfect way to celebrate. Aiva stitched up this Leslie Teare pattern. You can check out Leslie’s website for free patterns and Aiva’s Read More ...
Jody Rice: Pretty Little Stitches Cross Stitch
I am a sucker for anything cute and anything vintage. I don’t even try to deny my love for both and that is why I am absolutely smitten with these darling patterns from Satsuma Street. Jody Rice’s cross stitch Read More ...