Freebie: Spring Cupcake

I LOVE cupcakes! I mean really…what is not to love? Small little bits of cake-such the best! Lesley Teare has the cutest little spring time cupcake for you to stitch up. The strawberry is the icing on the cake. HA! See what I just did there? Check out her other free patterns on her site.

You can find the pattern HERE.

Looking for more cute summer-inspired cross-stitch patterns? Check out this collection of summer samplers and mini cross stitch patterns. Or stitch up a design inspired by the beach. Enjoy!

[Photo: Wizardi.]

Mardi Gras Cupcake Cross Stitch Pattern – Bursting with festive colors and intricate details, this design captures the essence of the carnival season in a sweet and whimsical way. Stitching this pattern will transport you to the lively streets of New Orleans, where music, laughter, and delectable treats fill the air.

A Sweet Collection of Cupcakes to Stitch – Indulge your senses as you stitch your way through an array of mouthwatering designs, each one more tempting than the last. From classic vanilla cupcakes adorned with colorful sprinkles to elaborate creations featuring intricate frosting designs, this collection offers something for every cupcake lover

Are You Ready For Cupcakes in July? – Whether you envision yourself enjoying a cupcake at a picnic, a backyard barbecue, or a beachside gathering, this pattern will transport you to a world of sunshine and sweetness. So embrace the summer vibes, gather your cross stitching supplies, and prepare to stitch your way to a delicious July filled with cupcakes and joyful memories.

Yummy Pink Cupcake – Overflowing with sweetness and adorned with luscious frosting and delicate decorations, this design will transport you to a world of delectable indulgence. Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or as a delightful gift for someone special, this pattern will infuse your stitching with the irresistible allure of a perfect cupcake

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Colorful Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Patterns

It’s back to school time where I live, which I always feel like is a great time to learn a new skill or take a deeper dive into something that you might not have learned a lot about before.

Usually when we are learning new hobbies we only know what we know. We learn the terms that we encounter, the skills that come up in the projects that we want to make. It’s not that we don’t care about other basics or different approaches, we just learn what we need to know to make what we want to make.

And that’s totally fine, but sometimes it’s a good idea to go back and review the basics or learn the things you might have missed the first time.

In that spirit I share this post from Caterpillar Cross Stitch all about basic cross stitch terms that every stitcher ought to know.

Did you know that the little bundle of thread you use for cross stitch is called a skein, for example? Or the difference between grid size and design area in a pattern? Or that working complete stitches one at a time is known as the English method? (I didn’t know that one! Apparently doing half of the stitch across the row and then coming back and finishing it is the Danish method. Who knew?)

There’s also a little bit about getting started with confidence that might be helpful at any skill level.

So what I’m saying is, even if you feel like you know a lot about cross stitch already, head over to Caterpillar Cross Stitch and check out their list of terms and make sure you know them all. If nothing else you’ll feel a little smarter, either because you already knew them all or you learned something new!

And if you do learn something new, I’d love to hear about it.

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