We have watched several Studio Ghibli movies, but one of our favorites is Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a young witch trying to make her way in a new city by working as a delivery person.
At her side is Read More ...
An Adorable Corgi to Cross Stitch
A friend of mine just got a corgi puppy, and I have to say it’s pretty darn adorable. I didn’t even know I liked corgis until I saw a puppy one.
If you’re a fan of corgis or you know Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Cat for Prosperity
I adore this sweet cross stitch design by Luba Davies Atelier.
Called Prosperity in the House, it features a little kitty resting on a pillow with a Chinese character (I assume a symbol of prosperity?) on her back.
The pattern Read More ...
Stitch a Mom Tattoo Design
A long time ago I knit a bag with a mom tattoo design on the side. I kind of love that graphic design and I think it’s really fun for gifts for funky moms.
Don’t Eat the Paste has a Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Cats to Stitch
I know I’ve shared some of these holiday-themed cats from Happiness is Cross-Stitching before, but I’m not sure I have shared the St. Patrick’s Day mini cat designs before.
Even if I have it’s worth mentioning them again for Irish Read More ...
Cross stitch Pattern -Show Your Cats Some Love
I happen to be a fan of cats, though we only have one old man (he’s 16!) right now, we used to have two so I particularly love this cat heart cross stitch pattern from Etsy seller Mother Bee Designs. Read More ...
Celebrate the Year of the Dog in Cross Stitch
2018 is the year of the dog in Chinese astrology, so why not stitch up a dog symbol or another fun project involving a dog?
Both Holly’s Hobbies and Stitching Stitches have cross-stitch patterns showing the Chinese zodiac symbol for Read More ...
Easy Ways to Store Embroidery Floss
I feel like this is something we have talked about before, but since I just bought my daughter a bunch of embroidery floss to go in her new sewing kit of Christmas, I need all the help I can get Read More ...
Cross Stitch Chart – Because I Literally Cannot Resist Llamas
As a knitter, I have a fondness for all fiber-bearing animals, but I have to say, llamas and alpacas are my favorites.
They’re just so darn cute, and if the current llama trend in crafts is any indication, I’m not Read More ...
Stitch an Amazing Sugar Skull for Dia de los Muertos
I am not much for complicated cross-stitch projects, but this sugar skull pattern just might change my mind.
It was printed in the French magazine Prima, excepted from the book Motifs Trash au point de croix (Trash Motifs in Read More ...