Alita Designs has so many great little free cross stitch patterns perfect for different seasons and holidays.
This one, with a chick and flower, would be lovely as a spring or Easter decoration.
It works out to 45 by Read More ...
Stitch Sweet Flower Magnets
These projects were done with embroidery, but you could also make tiny magnets with wee little bits of cross stitch on them if you wanted. Say, a letter or a tiny stitched heart?
Cutesy Crafts has the tutorial for making Read More ...
Saucy Cross-Stitch Patterns: Not for the Sensitive
Snarky cross-stitch patterns are all the rage among some stitchers, though I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.
If you’re one of those who doesn’t like swearing with your stitching, I suggest you look away now.
Are Read More ...
Tips for Cross Stitching on Dark Fabric
If you liked the look of the pansy pattern on black cross stitch fabric that I shared yesterday but you’ve never worked on black fabric before, never fear.
Stitched Modern also pulled together some tips and tricks for stitching on Read More ...
Pansy Bouquet on Black
In late 2017, DMC released a collection of 35 gorgeous new embroidery thread colors. It was the first time they had introduced new colors in over a decade, so it was a big deal. This free cross stitch pattern features Read More ...
Stitch a Biscornu with Bunnies and Tulips
Biscornu is a fancy word for a fancy pincushion, which is usually stitched and shaped so that it looks like a little cornered pillow.
Don’t ask me how to pronounce it.
Whatever you call it, Hobby Loco has a really Read More ...
Snowdrops Cross-Stitch Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern for stitched jonquils, and here’s one for another one of the early spring flowers, which you may have already seen in person where you live.
Alita Designs shares this pretty pattern for snowdrops Read More ...
Spring Daffodils to Stitch
I am so ready for some spring flowers! We had more than a week of rain recently, so I know those colorful blooms cannot be far behind.
If you live in a place where it’s still going to be cool Read More ...
Welcome Spring with This Fun Bunny Pattern
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Because Easter and the beginning of spring tend to happen around the same time, bunnies are a common motif in spring cross-stitch patterns (and other crafts, for that matter).
This funny bunny welcoming spring is cute and colorful and Read More ...
Stitch a Patchwork Easter Egg
I love this little Easter egg design from Hobby Loco. It’s a pretty little patchwork Easter egg that allows you to use all your pastel threads.
Even better, use metallic gold or silver thread for the borders between the “squares” Read More ...