After talking about little summer cross stitch patterns the other day, I got to thinking about beach themed cross stitch projects. We have gone to the beach for vacation with our daughter most years, but this year we aren’t going Read More ...
Summer Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s funny that we are all supposed to have more time in the summer for things we enjoy like crafting, but at the same time it’s the time of year I’m least inclined to start a big project.
I guess Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns to Celebrate Pride
Pride is right around the corner, so it’s time to break out all the rainbow colors and get to stitching. These patterns are great to give as gifts (including wedding gifts) or to have in your house to show your Read More ...
Blackwork Embroidery Patterns
I don’t share a lot of blackwork embroidery content over here because it’s not a technique I’ve ever tried, and it is a little different from cross stitch because it uses different patterns to form the design, which can include Read More ...
How to Cross Stitch a Family Portrait
Making your family in stitching is a super cute way to decorate your house. You can frame the finished project and hang it by the door, make it into a pillow, photograph it and use it on your Christmas cards Read More ...
Make a Cross Stitch Corner Bookmark
I have a lot of bookmarks. I need a lot of bookmarks. I will probably never so no to a new bookmark. I love stores that put bookmarks in their books, but I also buy bookmarks from time to time Read More ...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns
With the end of the school year coming up soon, you might be thinking about a gift to make and give to the favorite teachers on your list. A little teacher cross stitch pattern is a great way to show Read More ...
Book Review: Free Spirit Stitching
It’s so fun to combine different kinds of stitching in the same project. Free Spirit Stitching: 8 Vibrant and Colorful Stitching Adventures by Debra Valencia allows you to do just that.
These projects include cross stitch and embroidery techniques together Read More ...
Cross Stitch Hearts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a great time to show mom you care, and what better way to do that than by making her something? I still love all the weird little things my daughter has made me for Mother’s Day and Read More ...
Funny Cross Stitch Patterns for Mother’s Day
Just because we become moms doesn’t mean we lose our sense of humor. If your mom (or another mom you love) has a snarky side, one of these funny cross stitch patterns for Mother’s Day might be just the thing Read More ...