It happens that Christmas Eve is also the first night of Hanukkah this year, so it’s time to get stitching on any Hanukkah gifts or decorations you might want for the holiday this year.
I have always loved Connie’s collection Read More ...
Sweet Umbrella Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s fun to be able to see what people are searching for when they visit this site, and sometimes it makes me see holes in coverage where people might not be finding what they are looking for.
I recently noticed Read More ...
More Holiday-Themed Cross-Stitch Patterns
Here’s another good collection of Christmas and New Year themed cross-stitch patterns for you to check out, this time from Alita Designs.
I love the little ornament pictured, but there’s a nice variety of stuff, including a Christmas pudding Read More ...
Tips for Cleaning Cross Stitch Projects
Sometimes it happens that a cross stitch project is set aside for a long period of time. Maybe you were stitching something for a holiday and didn’t quite get it done in time. Or maybe you just wanted to start Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Bookmark for Veterans Day
I shared some poppy cross stitch patterns the other day, because poppies are the traditional flower for Remembrance Day, but in the United States we don’t really have that tradition.
For Veterans Day here you are more likely to Read More ...
Oversized Cross Stitch Tennis Rackets
Have you ever come across a yard sale with old sporting goods and thought “What can I do with that”. I know I have I once saw an old hockey stick and thought how cool it looked. It was so Read More ...
Autumn Cross Stitch Designs (and Other Seasons, Too)
I came across the summer and autumn free cross stitch patterns from Happiness is Cross Stitching the other day, then got stuck in the rabbit hole of her site looking for the other seasons.
In addition to this pretty fall Read More ...
Free Chart – Christmas Tree Truck
This Christmas tree truck is so adorable. It would look fantastic on a card. I love the use of tartan behind it. Can you imagine this on a gift tag with tartan wrapping paper? Love it! Free Christmas Tree Truck Read More ...
Stitch a Scarecrow or Some Scripture for the Harvest
We often think of scarecrows around Halloween, but they can be a symbol of the harvest that works throughout the fall.
This cross stitch scarecrow from AOK Corral is really cute, standing over corn and pumpkins.
The chart also includes Read More ...
Get Started on Thanksgiving Stitching with this Sweet Pattern
If you’re ready to move right past Halloween and into Thanksgiving, here’s a great little chart for you.
The Give Thanks chart is free from Plaid, and it’s a really nice little design that features leaves and berries.
It’s a Read More ...