2018 is the year of the dog in Chinese astrology, so why not stitch up a dog symbol or another fun project involving a dog?
Both Holly’s Hobbies and Stitching Stitches have cross-stitch patterns showing the Chinese zodiac symbol for Read More ...
This Sweet Bunny will Have You Thinking of Spring
I know we’re a long way off from spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and Easter is still quite a ways off as well, but I can’t resist sharing this cheerful, vintage-inspired floral bunny pattern from Sew French Embroidery.
Called Bunny Read More ...
Easy Ways to Store Embroidery Floss
I feel like this is something we have talked about before, but since I just bought my daughter a bunch of embroidery floss to go in her new sewing kit of Christmas, I need all the help I can get Read More ...
A Festive Christmas Owl for Holiday Fun
I guess because this owl is wearing a Santa hat, it’s technically a Christmas design, but I think it’s a fun design to have out all winter.
Holly’s Hobbies offered this Christmas owl as a free gift to readers a Read More ...
A Delightful Dachshund You Still Have Time to Cross Stitch
I know it seems like a little late in the game to be stitching up holiday patterns, but this mini dachshund pattern from PinoyStitch is small enough and simple enough that you really could still cross-stitch it to give as Read More ...
Cross Stitch Chart – Because I Literally Cannot Resist Llamas
As a knitter, I have a fondness for all fiber-bearing animals, but I have to say, llamas and alpacas are my favorites.
They’re just so darn cute, and if the current llama trend in crafts is any indication, I’m not Read More ...
Stitch Some Gorgeous Metallic Snowflakes
I love everything about these metallic cross-stitched snowflakes from Stitched Modern.
They’re worked on perforated, metallic paper with metallic embroidery floss, and the combination is sparkly and pretty and, yes, modern.
These would be lovely on a tree, used as Read More ...
A Cool Gift You Can Cross Stitch
Normally we think of cross stitching as happening on gridded fabric, but you can cross stitch anything that has holes, as we have seen from stitched peg boards and chain-link fences and other amazing large-scale projects.
You can also add Read More ...
Celebrate Winter with Free Patterns from The Drawn Thread
The Drawn Thread has a nice little collection of free charts you’ll want to check out, particularly for this time of year.
There’s a Santa and a Christmas-themed project or two and several having to do with snow.
I particularly Read More ...
Another Classic Christmas Tree
I promised you a week of Christmas tree cross stitch patterns, and here is one more.
I love the classic look of this Christmas tree from Talons Aiguilles. The pattern is in French but you don’t really need it. Read More ...