I find a lot of cool cross-stitch patterns on sites made for beaders. The patterns use squares, same as cross-stitching, and there are some really fun designs. All you have to do is find the thread you want to use Read More ...
A Bookmark to Protect Your Current Read
If people in your household tend to wander off with your books, it might be time to stitch up a “Hands off My Book” bookmark.
This funny design was made by Kell Smurthwaite of Kincavel Krosses and measures 105 Read More ...
Little Ombre Hearts to Cross Stitch
I love hearts of all sizes, and they’re such a simple shape to stitch and a great way to work with a repeating pattern.
Little Lovelies adds another dimension to the tiny repeating heart idea by making them ombre hearts Read More ...
Stitch a Sunny Rainbow for a Kid’s Room or Whatever
I love rainbow colored everything and cross-stitched rainbows are just extra super cute and irresistible.
They’re also great projects for kids and others who are learning to cross stitch because all the colors make it interesting but the pattern is Read More ...
Free Disney Princess Cross Stitch Bookmark Patterns
Here’s just the thing for your princess-loving readers for back to school. Dreaming Ice on Craftsy has a set of free Disney Princess bookmarks to cross stitch.
In all, there are 10 designs, each showing half of the profile of Read More ...
Seahorse Cross Stitch Pattern
My family is getting ready to go to the beach so I’m longing for all things nautical.
I love this little seahorse pattern from Alita Designs. The waves on the body are just so cute and look like they would Read More ...
In God We Trust Cross Stitch
This sweet In God We Trust cross stitch from Plum Street Samplers would be a great project to stitch for the Fourth of July or any other time.
It features a flag on a log cabin, a woman holding a Read More ...
Trailing Blue Flowers Cross Stitch Border
Sometimes the Pinterest algorithm gets it right. This pattern, for a trailing vine of blue flowers from LaMariacha, was in one of those “you might enjoy these Pins” emails. You know the ones that are usually really unrelated stuff and Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Jiji Cat — So Cute!
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 ...
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 ...