Sometimes the Pinterest algorithm gets it right. This pattern, for a trailing vine of blue flowers from LaMariacha, was in one of those “you might enjoy these Pins” emails. You know the ones that are usually really unrelated stuff and Read More ...
Cross-Stitch Jellyfish
We’re literally counting down the days to our beach vacation (25 more!) and it’s just not coming fast enough. So I’m looking for inspiration everywhere I can to get me through these last landlocked days, and today it’s this jellyfish Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Jiji Cat — So Cute!
We have watched several Studio Ghibli movies, but one of our favorites is Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a young witch trying to make her way in a new city by working as a delivery person.
At her side is Read More ...
Stitch a Lovely Bug with Cross Stitch and Embrodiery
It had been a while before I checked out the freebie patterns at the DMC website, but I happened past there the other day and checked out some of their free patterns.
This one of a lacewing is really striking, Read More ...
A Cross-Stitched Insult, Monty Python Style
When I was a teenager I loved Monty Python. And I had a group of friends who loved, it, too. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was our favorite, we could recite it, some even acted out part of it Read More ...
Another Cross-Stitch Project for the Book Lovers
Last month I shared a cute cross stitch pattern about reading past your bedtime and this one really goes right along with it for me.
Don’t Eat the Paste shares this great design about the problem of having not too Read More ...
A Little Monday Motivation to Cross Stitch
Some days we just need a reminder to be nicer to our fellow human beings.
No matter how much we would like to do otherwise.
This gentle reminder to try not to murder people comes via a cross stitch pattern Read More ...
Harry Potter Dementor Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t think Harry Potter stuff will ever get old, so I was happy to see this free cross stitch dementor pattern from Albion Gould.
It’s worked on cool printed fabric, but of course it would be great on regular Read More ...
Sweet Hearts to Stitch for Mom
Mother’s Day always seems to creep up on me, but the good news is there’s still time to stitch something sweet for mom.
These hearts would be great to stitch onto a card or bookmark or add to another little Read More ...
I’ll Bet You’ll Love This Alpaca Cross Stitch Pattern
As a knitter, I have rather a weakness for fiber-bearing animals of all sorts, but I have a particular soft spot for alpacas and llamas and am so happy they are on trend right now.
This sweet alpaca cross stitch Read More ...