I love the idea of stitching greeting cards, or really making any kinds of greeting cards to send to people. Or maybe sending cards in general. Whatever.
This “Hello Pumpkin” chart from Gathered would be a perfect one to stitch Read More ...
Acorn Cross Stitch Patterns
Acorns don’t get the same kind of attention that fall leaves do, and that’s a shame, because they are pretty in their own right and are a fun motif for crafting. Check out these acorn cross stitch patterns and stitch Read More ...
How to Make Cross Stitch Ornament Blocks
There are so many fun different ways to display cross stitch. From making the smallest designs into magnets or pendants to framing in conventional frames or hoops, making into little pillows, ornaments and more, there are all sorts of ways Read More ...
Tiny Cross Stitch Patterns
As much as I want to be the kind of cross stitcher who does lots of big, involved projects, that’s really not who I am. I love tiny cross stitch patterns, which are quick to make, don’t require a lot Read More ...
Stitch a Pretty Set of Fall Themed Bookmarks
I’m a sucker for a good bookmark, especially a hand-crafted one, and cross-stitch bookmarks are some of my favorites to make (see my pencil cross stitch bookmark I made recently).
This set of five fall bookmark cross stitch patterns would Read More ...
Things You Didn’t Know You Could Cross Stitch On
I like using cross stitch in unusual ways. I’ve used it to make magnets and patches, bookmarks (OK, that one isn’t that weird) and I want to add it to clothing directly sometime I just haven’t figured out the right Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Fall
Through the years I’ve shared plenty of fall and especially Halloween themed cross stitch patterns, but today I wanted to look at fall projects that don’t have anything to do with spooky season. Here’s proof that pumpkins are an all Read More ...
Crow Cross Stitch Patterns
In all my years writing about cross stitch, I don’t think I’ve ever had a post dedicated to crow cross stitch patterns. That’s a shame, because crows are cool, and they’re a great motif to use in the fall that Read More ...
Printable Cross Stitch Sheets Make it Easy to Cross Stitch on Clothes
Lately I have been feeling like all of my clothes are looking a little worn or feeling a little tired. I don’t want to buy new clothes, though, so there’s been a lot of mending, altering and adding special touches Read More ...
Do You Park Your Cross Stitch Thread? Try The Royal Roads Method
I have not done a lot of big cross stitch projects, but sometimes even with small projects it can be hard to decide exactly where to begin and how to work through the chart if you’re working with multiple colors. Read More ...