This is a few months old, but I just came across this roundup of helpful tips cross-stitchers should know from BuzzFeed, and it’s worth a read.
The author suggests starting by buying a book (!) so you’ll have some basic Read More ...
Cross Stitch Projects to Celebrate the Eclipse
The total eclipse of 2017 is coming to North America, and while I don’t recommend stitching during the eclipse, you can make a project to celebrate this rather rare event.
Savage Damsal on etsy has an eclipse pattern, featuring Read More ...
Use a Kit to Cross Stitch a Piece of Jewelry
I get a subscription box (the Introvert’s Retreat Box, which is run by a friend of mine but that isn’t an affiliate link) that sometimes has little craft projects in it and the one for this month had a Read More ...
Cross Stitch the Solar System with this Great Pattern
I love this cross stitch pattern from Helena Kovalchuk so much!
The Astronauts and Planets cross stitch pattern features two astronauts, with the planets gathered into a bunch of balloons.
This would be a great project to use in a Read More ...
Maybe Wine Will Help – Snarky Cross Stitch Pattern
I am a big fan of snarky cross stitch, because it’s fun to see sarcastic or otherwise unexpected statements in what’s considered a rather traditional art form.
I love this Maybe Wine Will Help design from Peacock and Fig. It Read More ...
Lavender Cross Stitch Patterns
Are you a fan of the soothing and enchanting beauty of lavender? If so, you’re in for a treat! We’ve discovered a collection of delightful lavender-themed cross-stitch patterns that are sure to captivate your senses and add a touch of Read More ...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers
If you’re a stitcher who also loves to read, check out this collection of book-themed cross-stitch patterns from Book Riot.
Whether you need a Dr. Seuss project for your kid’s room or a fanciful bookshelf to hang near your bookshelves, Read More ...
Books and an Apple for Teacher
As you might have noticed from posts earlier this week, I’m not ready for school to be starting up again yet (though we still have a couple of weeks where I live). Still, it’s hard to deny that season is Read More ...
Stitch a Tree with a Tire Swing
I really like this cross stitch pattern for a tree with a tire swing hanging from it. It reminds me of relaxing summer days (even though the only tire swing I’ve seen in recent memory was at the house where Read More ...
Hold on to Summer a Little Longer with these Cool Flamingos
I don’t know how you are feeling about summer right now, but as I write this things have cooled down a little bit where I live, enough to make it bearable to be outside. If summer could always be like, Read More ...