I’ve written before about how cute the collection of cross-stitch patterns published by Country Living magazine. They aren’t the easiest to scroll through, but I saw a picture of this great United States cross stitch pattern on Pinterest and decided Read More ...
Father’s Day Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
This Father’s Day word art cross stitch pattern from Buzy Bobbins is a cute way to show dad (or pa, pop, daddy, etc., lots of different names are in there) how much you love him.
This is a great way Read More ...
Free Art Nouveau Wedding Cross Stitch
I love this Art Nouveau style wedding cross stitch pattern from DMC. The flowers are so pretty, and of course you can make it in the couple’s wedding colors instead of the pinks and greens shown in the sample.
The Read More ...
Semicolon Cross Stitch Pattern
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 ...
Stunning Watercolor Roses to Cross Stitch
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 ...
Stitch a Button Bunny
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 ...
Stitch a Rainbow with a Message
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 ...
A Subversive Cross Stitch Pattern for Our Times
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 ...
Simple Easter Egg Cross Stitch Patterns
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 ...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern for a Mardi Gras Mask
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 ...