I love adding handmade elements to gifts, even when the gift itself isn’t completely homemade. These little Christmas ornament hoops would be great to use as decorations for a gift bag or present.
One of them looks like a quilt Read More ...
Winter Lamp Post Cross Stitch Pattern
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s warm right now, maybe stitching some snow will remind you that winter isn’t all that far off.
This Christmas Lamppost cross-stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House has a real Chronicles Read More ...
Christmas Card Cross Stitch Designs
I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for Read More ...
Ho Ho Ho Cross Stitch Ornaments
How about a little Christmas in July? These sweet Ho Ho Ho ornaments from Floss and Fleece are a simple project you can make now to have ready for your tree or to gift to someone special when the time Read More ...
And Peggy Cross Stitch Pattern
I know “In the Heights”
is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton
,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.
And Peggy Read More ...
Lounge Chair Cross-Stitch Pattern
I love the little cross-stitch patterns published monthly and shared online from Country Living magazine, but I don’t share them that often because they’re all on one page, which makes it a little hard to scroll through and grab just Read More ...
Love Flamingo Cross Stitch Pattern
This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.
The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you Read More ...
American Flag Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
American flags are always a fun crafting motif, and what better way to spend the holiday weekend than stitching an American flag bookmark?
This one from CyberStitchers says flag between the flags but you could also make it say USA Read More ...
Simple Liberty Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute little Liberty cross stitch pattern will stitch up in no time for your patriotic summer decor.
It’s worked in four colors and is 46 by 29 stitches. This would be a great project for a new stitcher or Read More ...
Cross Stitch for the Wild Places
Steve Irwin
is an icon of natural exploration and protecting and preserving wild places and the creatures who live there.
Two Little Kits has a sweet Steve Irwin cross-stitch pattern about the importance of saving wild places.
It’s a pay Read More ...