I don’t get my hands on cross stitch books all that often, but I visited my local library recently and saw this one that I wanted to share with you.
Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More than 130 Designs from Trendy Read More ...
Celebrate Pi Day with Cross Stitch
Pi Day is a geeky math holiday (said with the utmost love) that happens every year on March 14 (because the date is 3.14, the beginning of the number for pi).
If you want to celebrate Pi Day, or just Read More ...
How to Stitch Partial Stitches in Cross Stitch
When you are just starting out in cross stitch, it’s a great idea to stick to patterns that only use whole stitches. That means that you’ll be working a full and full-sized X, from one hole in the fabric diagonally Read More ...
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Cross Stitch
March 8 is celebrated each year as International Women’s Day, a day about fighting for women’s equality and inclusion and raising awareness about gender discrimination. It’s also a fine day to celebrate feminist icons and women who have blazed Read More ...
Spring Minis and What to Do with Mini Cross Stitch Patterns
The other day I shared a collection of small Easter cross stitch patterns, and I almost immediately came across another Easter/spring themed mini set that I wanted to share.
The spring baubles collection from sosaecaetano on Etsy includes eight Read More ...
How to Wash Cross Stitch Projects
As careful as we are with our cross-stitch projects while we are stitching, there’s always a possibility that they will get a little dirty while we are working on them.
Using white cross stitch fabric is always a little fraught, Read More ...
Shamrock Cross Stitch Patterns
There are all sorts of symbols that are popular around St. Patrick’s Day, but my favorite is probably the shamrock. For one thing, they can be really easy to stitch because they can be made out of heart shapes, though Read More ...
Cross Stitch Tip: How to Blend Colors of Floss
The other day I posted about a Mardi Gras cross stitch pattern that included a couple of different blends of floss.
This actually isn’t something I’ve ever done when cross stitching (I’m still pretty basic when it comes to the Read More ...
Rabbit (Symbol of 2023) Free Cross Stitch Pattern
According to the Chinese horoscope, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. May this cute rabbit-themed design bring you lots of luck, success and prosperity in the new year!
Designed by Darya Mastrakova, the free pattern uses 18 colors measures Read More ...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Lesson Learned, Karma Burned!
This fun little cross stitch pattern makes a great keychain fob or greeting card project to celebrate someone making a big positive move in their life.
The designer recommends using a high count fabric of 25 or higher and stitching Read More ...