I wanted to share a little something for Cinco de Mayo, but not of the culturally stereotypical type stuff you normally see this time of year.
I thought a Mexican flag cross stitch pattern would be great, but strangely enough Read More ...
A Couple More Quick-Stitch Easter Projects
Yes, it’s almost Easter already, and it might not seem like you have time to craft anything else, but these tiny projects will change your mind.
First, OK, this is not cross stitch, but you could probably do cross stitch Read More ...
Hand-Stitch an Easter Card
Again with the not-exactly-cross-stitch-but-still-really-cool stuff. This little stitched Easter egg card from Make and Takes is so, so cute, and really easy to do, too.
You’ll need an awl or something similarly small and sharp for punching the holes in Read More ...
How to Backstitch Curves on a Cross-stitch Project
When we think of cross-stitching, a lot of us think of the classic block shapes that are made with the x shape. But it’s possible to make less blocky shapes, and even curves, depending on the kind of stitches you Read More ...
Stitch These Hearts and Arrows as a Sweet Last-Minute Valentine
Of course hearts are fun to cross stitch and use in other kinds of art all through the year, but I couldn’t resist slipping in one more quick little, super cute heart project before Valentine’s Day.
More Cute Valentine Projects to Cross Stitch
I can’t get enough of cute Valentine’s day cross stitch projects, so here are a few more for you to check out!
Happy Stitch has a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns, including a heart with flowers, Read More ...
Tips for Framing Cross Stitch Projects
Once you’ve finished stitching a cross-stitch project (having done what you can to keep it clean and cleaning it when you’re done if necessary), it’s time to put that beauty in a frame.
Of course the easiest way to finish Read More ...
Cross-Stitch Basics: How to Clean Cross Stitch
Despite our best efforts while we are working on a project, our cross-stitched objects sometimes get a little dirty.
Prevention can help a lot: always wash your hands before you stitch, don’t eat and stitch (or drink colored/sugary liquids), store Read More ...
Review: Cross-Stitch Samplers
Samplers
are the classic, quintessential cross-stitch project, probably what most people think of when they think of cross-stitch.
And while they are kind of old-fashioned, they’re a great way to build skills and to commit to working a larger project. Read More ...
A Stitching Project that’s for the Birds
I was recently perusing a collection of strange holidays and saw that yesterday (that’s January 5 as I write this) was Bird Day. I don’t know how one celebrates Bird Day, but we don’t need an occasion to stitch a Read More ...