Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
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 ...
Most needlecrafts are touted for their calming and meditative properties, but I think cross stitch might be even more relaxing than other crafts in a way because it is so slow. You have to have patience for a pattern to Read More ...
Animal lovers often enjoy crafting things for or related to their animals, and I’m sure there are lots of great cross stitch patterns out there you can buy to make any kind of dog you want.
When you’re looking for Read More ...
If you need a quick overview of cross stitching basics because you’re still learning, need a refresher or want to teach someone else how to cross stitch, there’s a great collection of tutorials and tips at the DMC website.
This Venice waterway is very pretty but I must admit I don’t recall it being so green and full of life as depicted here. Perhaps this is more of a summer photo? Venice Waterway Cross Stitch Pattern. Read More ...
I was expecting to come in here today with a big list of Pokemon cross-stitch patterns, but instead, I’m just going to give you a couple of places to explore.
Trust me, it will be enough. That list a little Read More ...
I love the look of birds and gardens in cross-stitch, and the booklet Birds of a Feather
from Leisure Arts and Herrshners combines both in a lovely way that is sure to inspire nature-loving stitchers.
The book includes the four Read More ...
Dreamcatchers are a popular motif in crafting, whether you are making actual dreamcatchers or using the shape in a painting or other design.
This little dreamcatcher cross-stitch chart from Amanda Gregory is pretty and small (a little more than 3 Read More ...
I’m super excited because my family is headed to the beach really soon, but regardless of whether your summer plans are taking you to sandy shores (or you live near a beach all the time, or none of the above), Read More ...
This is another classic style of Cross stitch pattern but it really appeals to me as it reminds me of our recent trip to Europe. For anyone who hasn’t been, Yes the back streets really DO look like this.