Hugs are Fun is a recent discovery for me – I don’t know why I haven’t seen this blog before though because it has some fun, free cross stitch projects and I can’t wait to explore the blog more. The Read More ...
The Edwardian Lady Box Set
Over at Happiness at Cross Stitching, Lynn B. is showing off her completed Edwardian Lady Box Set. She provides instructions for making each piece, including this cool little needlebook that is shown here. If you are like me, you cannot Read More ...
Storing Aida Fabric
How do you store your fabric? I usually store my fabric as flat as possible in plastic storage bins. I know plastic is not the ideal storage medium, but it is the best I can do on my budget. If Read More ...
Embellished Cross Stitch Finish
This detail is from a finish recently posted by a Canadian stitcher who blogs at Leftover Chocolate Stitches. That is a great blog name, by the way. She remains anonymous, but her stitching speaks for itself. She has taken a Read More ...
Log Cabin Blackwork
I have probably mentioned a hundred times before this, but I am particularly enamored of blackwork. So, I really like the little charts that Imaginesque posts. They are great for so many purposes – filling in backgrounds, bookmarks borders, small Read More ...
Bring on the Bacon
According to Evenstar, “You don’t have to be a William Gibson or Neuromancer fan to appreciate this Meat Space cross stitch chart, but it would help if you like bacon.” This is from her latest post at Hancock’s House of Read More ...
Fall Sheep Project
Free from Fearn Abbey Needleworks, this fall freebie is chock full of details. First there is the sweet little green-eyed sheep. Then there is his passenger and caw-tastic crow. I am a fan of crows – they keep our bird Read More ...
Cross Stitch Cushion
One of the Buttons and Paint bloggers shares her experience with making her first cross-stitch cushion in a recent post and I think it turned out great. She gives a step-by-step photo tutorial if you want to replicate her efforts. Read More ...
Counted Wishes Festival
The Counted Wishes Festival is running through September 21 this year and it is here to make all your dreams come true. With a myriad of vendors and all sorts of fun activities, you will want to check it out Read More ...
Silhouette Number Five
Remember that song, “Mambo Number 5”? I was thinking about it when I noticed the Brigitte Dadaux had posted the fifth in their series of lovely lady silhouettes. I wonder if this is a Monica? I remember there were lots Read More ...
