I think most of us know that the traditional story of what Thanksgiving is and why we have it isn’t the truth of how native people and the settlers actually interacted, and from a historical perspective Thanksgiving is pretty fraught. Read More ...
Fall Cross Stitch Pattern
Who says pumpkin season ends after Halloween? We are still eating pumpkins at Thanksgiving so we might as well be crafting with them, too.
This cute pumpkin cross stitch pattern from Plaid Online is a great last-minute addition to your Read More ...
Turkey Dinner Funny Cross Stitch Pattern
Sure most of us like to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, but what do the turkeys like to eat? This funny cross stitch pattern from Jerry Van Horn answers that question by putting the turkey at the head of the table Read More ...
Give Thanks Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Chart
I know some people like to jump straight from Halloween to Christmas, but we need to take a little time to craft some things for Thanksgiving first, am I right?
I love this Give Thanks cross stitch pattern from DMC. Read More ...
A Day Without Cross-Stitch Is A Day Wasted
I’m sure a lot of people here can get behind this sentiment. Stitch this up for your craft room or give to your favorite stitching friend!
This design is by Faber Cross Stitch and uses seven colors. It includes full Read More ...
Mad Hatter Cat Cross Stitch Pattern
I guess Alice in Wonderland isn’t really a Halloween story but some of the characters can be a little creepy, so it fits.
This Mad Hatter cross-stitch pattern reimagines the hatter as a cat, which, why not?
It’s a really Read More ...
Let’s Go Do Fall Stuff
It’s fall here in the Northern Hemisphere (can I get a FINALLY!?) so it’s time for all the fall crafting, cozy sweaters and warm beverages.
And doing autumn stuff.
(Yes it says something other than stuff here but you could Read More ...
Ghosts Aren’t as Scary as Grandkids
I’m sharing this one mostly because it made me laugh, and it think it would be a great one to stitch for your favorite granny (especially if your kiddos are a little wild).
Alita Designs has this design, which is Read More ...
Spooky Halloween Owl Cross Stitch Pattern
This Halloween-themed owl cross stitch pattern is part of a roundup of owl cross stitch patterns from The World of Cross Stitching.
It looks great on an off-white cloth but might also be fun with inverted colors — black fabric Read More ...
Haunted House Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this little haunted house cross stitch pattern. It’s just creepy enough to suit your Halloween decor without being scary.
And it’s a mini — just 36 stitches across and coming out about 2.57 inches “square” — so it Read More ...