I grew up Catholic, and I remember when we did our first communion each child had a banner with their name and some religious symbols or other things on it, and for some reason that’s what this cross stitch banner Read More ...
Spring Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns
Last year I shared some fun Easter word art cross stitch patterns with you, but if you don’t want to be quite that specific so you can leave your stitching on display longer, here are some options for spring word Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Anabella’s Shop
Anabella’s Shop is an Etsy store based in North Carolina that features a vast array of classic samplers, more modern cute projects, fabric, floss and other supplies for stitchers and sewists.
Since we’re here to talk about cross stitch, let’s Read More ...
Baby Animal Cross Stitch Patterns
Spring is the time we start thinking about and maybe stitching up little rabbits and chicks and the like, but there are plenty of other cute baby animals we can make, whether for a nursery or just to add cuteness Read More ...
Cross Stitch for Women’s History Month
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month, so why not stitch up some great iconic women from history to celebrate?
Debs Cross Stitch has this awesome kit for a women who made history cross stitch project, which features famous women Read More ...
Spring Flower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know it’s not until April we talk about showers bringing flowers, but if you need to see some blooms in the meantime, why not stitch yourself a bunch of spring flowers with these cross stitch patterns?
Designer Spotlight: Lola Crow Cross Stitch
If you’re looking for cross stitch patterns with a gothic twist, you can find them at Lola Crow Cross Stitch. This Etsy seller based in Oregon describes their shop as having “adorably unusual cross stitch patterns” and I have to Read More ...
Ramadan Cross Stitch Patterns
Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar observed with fasting, prayer and reflection, and you can add a layer of meaning to this time by working on Ramadan cross stitch patterns.
This Ramadan Kareem pattern from Luba Davies Read More ...
India-Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns
I try to make an effort to share cross stitch patterns for a range of celebrations through the year, not just ones that I participate in. And one of the celebrations I try to note each year is Holi, which Read More ...
Should You Use Special Needles for Cross Stitch?
I’m going to confess something, which you can probably guess what it is by the headline of this post, but I have never spent much time thinking about the kind of needle I use when I do cross stitch.
Does Read More ...