In Case You Need the Reminder: Stitching is Great for Stress Relief

These are really weird times we are living through right now, and while it might seem kind of weird to be talking about and promoting crafting right now, but I really feel like there’s no better time to start a craft or pick up a craft you might have done in the past.

Not only because we all have more, or at least different, time now, but also because of the stress-reducing effects of stitching and other crafts.

Repetitive crafts like cross stitch, knitting, crochet and hand sewing are meditative and calming, improve mindfulness and lower blood pressure. All of which are things most of us could use right now.

If you’re looking for a project, you can find all the project ideas we have shared in our project archive.

Stay healthy out there, folks! We’ll be here with more great ideas for you throughout.

Looking for more Bookmark charts and cross-stitch patterns? Check these out on Etsy

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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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