Darn Good Yarn Unicorn Scissors

Part of the fun of stitching is having some whimsical accessories in your work basket, so why not add a bit of fun with these unicorn scissors from Darn Good Yarn?

These heavy, premium-quality, 4-inch scissors are coated with a rainbow plasma coating, which just adds the the fun. The unicorn’s horn is the blades, and the screw is its eye. So cute!

I tried these out cutting both embroidery floss and yarn and they handled everything well. They perform like you would expect little scissors like these to perform, but with added cuteness.

Best yet, they’re sold by Darn Good Yarn, an online yarn store that supports women’s economic empowerment, fair trade practices and environmental sustainability.

These would be a great gift idea for any crafter who like a little whimsy. I’m pretty sure my 11-year-old is going to steal mine for her sewing basket!

You can find these unicorn scissors here.

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How to Railroad Your Cross Stitch

If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.

I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.

There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.

The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.

You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.

If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.

Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.

[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]

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