The jargon of different crafts is always really interesting to me. Some terms are universal (like WIP for work in progress, or UFO for unfinished object), while others are specific to the craft being done.
I recently learned about a Read More ...
Cross-Stich For Stress Relief – Unwinding And Relaxing With Needle And Thread
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, finding ways to unwind and relax is crucial for our overall well-being. For me, one of the most effective ways to find solace and escape from the chaos of daily life is through the Read More ...
Ted Lasso Cross Stitch Patterns
There are so many great shows coming to an end right now, but one of the ones I’m saddest about is Ted Lasso. While the show hasn’t stayed as cheery as it started, I still love this crew of Read More ...
What are ORTs and Why Do People Keep Them?
If you’ve been around the cross stitch community for long, you might have come across the word ORT. It’s commonly used as a acronym for “old ratty thread,” but what it means is the little leftover bits of thread when Read More ...
Cross Stitch Borders and How to Use Them
I love a good cross stitch border. They’re just the thing to make a simple project look a little more finished or to add a bit more color to a project.
You can add a border to just about any Read More ...
Book Review: Fabulous Florals
Flower designs are probably some of the most popular motifs in cross stitching, and Fabulous Florals brings together six projects from Herrschners using flower designs.
These projects extend beyond mere cross stitch charts. They exemplify how these designs can be Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns to Celebrate Pride
Pride is right around the corner, so it’s time to break out all the rainbow colors and get to stitching. These patterns are great to give as gifts (including wedding gifts) or to have in your house to show your Read More ...
How to Cross Stitch a Family Portrait
Making your family in stitching is a super cute way to decorate your house. You can frame the finished project and hang it by the door, make it into a pillow, photograph it and use it on your Christmas cards Read More ...
Book Review: Maybe Swearing Will Help
Snarky cross stitch — whether sweary or not — has been a big trend in recent years, and if this is not your style, scroll on by. I’m not sure I can review Maybe Swearing Will Help: Relax and Curse Read More ...
Tips for Stitching a Large Cross Stitch Project
I tend to stick to really small cross stitch projects that I can complete relatively quickly. There are a couple of bigger cross stitch projects on my list, I have the supplies for them, but I have never gotten very Read More ...