I generally don’t share Etsy shops that are as small as this one — it only has 24 patterns as I write this — but I did want to share it just because there’s a story behind it for me. Read More ...
How Old is that Thread Anyway?
Not too long ago I cleaned up my cross-stitch floss (which was desperately needed, I assure you) and it got me wondering about the age of some of the threads in there.
I’m not a consistent cross-stitcher by any means, Read More ...
Adorable Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes we tend toward the creepy and spooky when it comes to Halloween cross stitch patterns, but I also really projects with a Halloween spin that are also just cute. So this time let’s give some space to some adorable Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Tidy Patterns
Every now and then I come across a shop I want to promote just because their patterns are colorful and cheerful. That’s what caught my eye when I found Tidy Patterns, an Etsy shop based in Switzerland that showcases the Read More ...
Tips to Make Cross Stitch More of a Habit
This is the cross stitch page, so of course I’m talking specifically about cross stitch here, but these ideas for making cross stitch more of a habit really work for any craft or hobby that you want to deliberately spend Read More ...
Nightmare Before Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s time to head to Halloweentown and stitch up some fun Nightmare Before Christmas cross stitch patterns!
Even if you’re new to cross stitch you can make this simple Jack Skellington cross stitch pattern from StitchNSkulls. Because the fabric Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Stitch Riot Designs
For cross stitch projects with a ton of pop culture references, check out Stitch Riot Designs on Etsy. This Oklahoma-based designer sells charts that are heavy on TV show and movie references, music-themed projects and snarky quotes.
You can get Read More ...
Everything You Need to Know about Cross Stitch Fabrics
I have been writing about cross stitch here for a long time, and I’m done cross stitch now and then throughout my life, but I’m by no means an expert. So it’s great for me to have this gig where Read More ...
Beetlejuice Cross Stitch Patterns
With the release of the new Beetlejuice movie and Halloween sneaking up on us, it seems like a good time to share some Beetlejuice cross stitch patterns.
At the most basic there’s the Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice pattern from Brianna Lentz Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Durene J Cross Stitch
I feel like I have shared a lot of British designer Durene J Cross Stitch’s patterns before, so it seemed like high time to share their Etsy shop as a designer spotlight.
When I think of Durene’s designs, I think Read More ...