Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I recently wrote a post on my blog about using a stitchable journal cover and I mentioned that you can make your own stitched cover for a journal by using perforated paper instead of buying a stitchable notebook.
I have Read More ...
When you put all the time and energy you do into making a great cross stitch project, it’s worth taking the time to frame it in a way that will make it look its best.
Often for smaller designs we’ll Read More ...
The post over at The Crafty Mummy has the click-baity title of “Is there a right or wrong way to cross stitch?” Of course the answer is no. As with any other craft, as long as you are happy with Read More ...
I love the look of variegated cross stitch floss and how it makes it possible to stitch with a variety of colors without changing thread, giving your project more depth and a more complex look without you having to do Read More ...