Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
An idyllic pasture complete with a grazing herd is depicted in this charming landscape design from Julia Lucas. Stitched atop hand-dyed Jobelan, which mimics a late summer sky, this quick-to-stitch project uses full and partial cross stitches along with backstitches. Read More ...
I know the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is somewhat controversial but this snowman cross stitch pattern is super cute so I couldn’t resist sharing.
The pattern is 56 stitches square and uses four colors. The “frame” could be done Read More ...
After Christmas, the elves are still busy, because they have to change all the calendars in the new year. That seems to be story behind the new year’s cross stitch pattern from Les Petits Bonheurs de Miss T.
There’s lots Read More ...
One of the great things about new year’s cross stitch patterns is that it’s pretty easy to change the year to use a pattern that was produced years before for a different year.
For instance, this winter-themed Happy New Year Read More ...
Add another ornament to your “to stitch” list! Family and friends will ooh and aah over your festive holiday creation! Finished size: stitch count: 50H x 35W; design size: 3 5/8″ x 2 1/2″. Design originally published in Just CrossStitch Read More ...
These little snowflakes would be perfect to stitch in tiny frames and use to decorate gifts or as last-minute holiday ornaments. But of course winter is just starting in the top part of the world so you can stitch snowflakes Read More ...
There don’t seem to be a lot of cross stitch patterns for Kwanzaa out there, but this simple design of a kinara (candleholder) is really pretty and a great one to stitch up ahead of the holiday.
The design features Read More ...
I know it’s a little late in the season to be talking about making holiday cards, but if you’re on the last-minute train (you can always blame the post office, right?) I think the trees from this sampler would be Read More ...
Add another ornament to your “to stitch” list! Family and friends will ooh and aah over your festive holiday creation! Finished size: stitch count: 97H x 58W; design size: 4 1/2″ x 2 2/3″. Design originally published in Just CrossStitch Read More ...
Two colors of variegated floss and a sparkling metallic braid shimmer delightfully atop white fabric in this magical holiday design. This project will have you finessing your specialty stitches and creating an heirloom at the same time. Finished size: stitch Read More ...