My sister and her kids are headed to the beach in a few days and I am so jealous! I wish I could drop everything and head off on the trip with them. Unfortunately I have responsibilities that won’t allow Read More ...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating Read More ...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would Read More ...
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great Read More ...
Another Super Silhouette
Brigitte Dadaux has been posting a series of awesome silhouettes with vintage ladies that are really appealing lately. This one is no exception. Stitch it up in the color of your choice. I think a muted pastel would look really Read More ...
Stitch a Love Story
Feather’s in the Nest has posted her latest freebie. You will find it on her Facebook page this time instead of on her blog. It’s a really sweet one. The text reads “Every Love Story is Beautiful but Ours is Read More ...
Cross Stitch Chopper
This little chopper – or helicopter if you prefer, is so cute you will want to stitch a whole band of them on parade across a towel or around the edge of a pillowcase. Perfect for a boy’s room or Read More ...
Sophisticated Cross stitch Silhouette
Here’s yet another fun silhouette chart from Brigitte Dadaux. It would look great paired with this recent posting for a dynamic duo to stitch together. Pick coordinating or complimentary colors to stitch the designs in. Get this free pattern. Read More ...
Let Your Dad Know He’s Number One
JB’s Collectibles has a free chart that is perfect for Dad. Sometimes those charts are hard to find, you know? This one has motifs that would be great to stitch as separate projects too. They’d be great to work up Read More ...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you Read More ...
