When I was a child, my sister and I drove my mother to distraction playing a recording of the song “How Much is That Doggie in the Window.” This doggie looks as cute as I imagined that doggie might have Read More ...
Not for Granted
I love making personalized gifts for weddings and cross-stitched gifts offer so many ways to really make things special. You can add the name of the bride and groom, use the wedding colors, or even incorporate the wedding photo or Read More ...
Pyrex Junkie
I always thought my husband was kind of odd because he collects a certain kind of Corelle – Golden Butterfly. They are vintage and cool. I am really glad his taste is not too garish. Then I found out that Read More ...
Butterflies
Agi writes that she has been stitching many charity squares lately, so she was inspired to design some charts of her own for a little variety. If you are looking for some new charts to use for charity squares or Read More ...
Embroidered Sunglasses
I have seen cross stitch pop up in some unusual places – on a car, a frying pan, and now, on some sunglasses. Yes, sunglasses. Honestly…WTF blog even has a DIY how-to that shows you how to create your own Read More ...
Two-humped Camel
I have been playing a game that is set in the desert, so when I saw this camel cross stitch chart, I though, how apropos! This two-humped camel is a simple outline design that will be fun to stitch. Get Read More ...
Blackwork Fill Pattern
Here’s another fun blackwork project from Imaginesque. There’s so much you can do with these little charts – fill in a background or just fill up a bookmark or small ornament. Play around with a fun floss. There are two Read More ...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Little Black Cat
You know how some people think black cats are unlucky? When I see this little chart, that idea is the furthest thing from my mind. She is a the cutest, sweetest little black cat ever! The cart is simple and Read More ...
The Needlework Show
Don’t miss The Needlework Show! It will be open for the next few day with over 70 designers showing their latest designs. You can register for door prizes on many of their pages and have fun drooling over all the Read More ...
New England Spring
Embroiderbee always has such elaborate free projects on her blog and this one is no exception. The New England Spring sampler is packed with specialty stitches and has a lovely color scheme. Three color palettes are provided with Sullivan floss, Read More ...