Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
The semicolon has always been my favorite punctuation mark, but it has become even more meaningful in recent years as a symbol of suicide prevention and recovery movements.
Stitching the Night Away designed this free semicolon cross stitch pattern to Read More ...
I love, LOVE this pattern for watercolor roses from Smart Cross Stitch.
Designed by Nadezhda Mashtakova, the original is worked in five colors and one blend and comes out to 100 by 122 stitches.
It uses a lot of backstitching Read More ...
I know Easter is coming right up and you might not have time to finish this one before the holiday, but maybe you’ve got more crafting time than usual right now.
I really think bunnies are a fine decoration throughout Read More ...
Lots of people seem to be crafting rainbows these days as a symbol of hope in these trying times. Lucie Heaton has a free tutorial for a rainbow cross stitch pattern with the words Stay Safe on it.
This little Read More ...
I know not everyone loves salty language in their cross-stitch patterns, but right now this feels appropriate.
Subversive Cross Stitch has a free download to encourage people to stay home that’s about, well, staying home.
Bonus: You won’t be touching Read More ...
I love these little free cross stitch Easter egg designs from Stitch People. They show lots of different ways that you can decorate an egg shape that can also inspire you to do different designs of your own. (There are Read More ...
Mardi Gras masks are such a fun shape, and the colors are great for cross stitch projects.
This free cross stitch pattern for a Mardi Gras mask is from Ugly Ducking House and can be downloaded after you subscribe to Read More ...
I love stitching hearts because they are such a fun and easy shape. The other day my daughter was home from school and I was a bit burnt out from knitting (which is my normal default craft) so I pulled Read More ...
I love the DMC website for free cross-stitch patterns for lots of holidays and themes, and I recently came across a page with a few different Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns.
Scroll down to find three patterns including a Be Read More ...
The sweet little flowers on this spring wreath are a great reminder that spring is coming soon.
The pastel colors are super cute but you can stitch them in any colors you like to suit your decor or mood.
This Read More ...