This sweet snowman pattern from Just Cross Stitch (link is to a PDF) was designed to be used on the top of a box made of plastic canvas.
You can also stitch it on plastic canvas and cut the Read More ...
How to Make Colored Cross-Stitch Fabric
I have to admit I’d never thought of trying to change the color of cross-stitch cloth, especially considering all the cool colors and effects that are available to purchase these days.
But if you wanted to make a very specific Read More ...
Cross Stitch Snowflake Ornaments
Whether your tree is already decked or you’re still looking for a few special ornaments or decorations for your holiday home, you’ll want to check out these pretty cross stitch snowflake ornaments from Made to Treasure.
These remind me of Read More ...
Cross-Stitch You Christmas Cards and Tags
Now, I’m not saying you should cross-stitch all of your Christmas cards and gift tags — unless you only give them to two or three people — but these pretty gift tag designs from Alita Designs might inspire you to Read More ...
Stitch a Star of David for Hanukkah
Hanukkah kind of snuck up on my this year! It begins on Dec. 2, a full 10 days earlier than last year, which I guess it why it feels so early.
If you celebrate, this great Hanukkah pattern from AC Read More ...
How to Turn Cross Stitch into an Ornament
Now that it’s high tree-decorating time, you might be wondering if there are ways you can use cross stitch on your tree. Of course there are!
I like this tutorial from Samplers and Santas that shows how to make a Read More ...
This Little Acorn Pattern is Perfect for Fall
KBB Crafts and Stitches is the old blog of Kathleen Berlew, and even though she doesn’t update it anymore it has a great collection of projects as well as some free cross stitch patterns.
For this time of year Read More ...
Give Thanks with this Simple Stitched Design
It’s getting a little late in the month to plan a big cross-stitch project for Thanksgiving, but this little Give Thanks design from Alita Designs is sweet and simple and you still have time to stitch it.
The sample is Read More ...
Who’s Ready for Christmas Cross Stitch?
I am not one of those people who likes to rush the holiday season (maybe because I’m a knitter and I like to believe there’s still a long time to knit some gifts for people), but I know a lot Read More ...
Stitch a Yellow Submarine
I love this Yellow Submarine cross-stitch pattern from Shwin and Shwin.
It’s such a fun, colorful project with the stitchy reminder to live a life of ease, stitching and smiling in your own version of a home beneath the waves. Read More ...