I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for Read More ...
Ho Ho Ho Cross Stitch Ornaments
How about a little Christmas in July? These sweet Ho Ho Ho ornaments from Floss and Fleece are a simple project you can make now to have ready for your tree or to gift to someone special when the time Read More ...
And Peggy Cross Stitch Pattern
I know “In the Heights”
is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton
,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.
And Peggy Read More ...
Lounge Chair Cross-Stitch Pattern
I love the little cross-stitch patterns published monthly and shared online from Country Living magazine, but I don’t share them that often because they’re all on one page, which makes it a little hard to scroll through and grab just Read More ...
Stitch a Row of Beach Houses
We’ve just gotten back from a little beach vacation, which is just what we needed after being home for so much of the past year and a half.
If you’re not heading for the beach this year or just want Read More ...
Summer Subway Art Cross Stitch Pattern
This summer word art cross stitch pattern is super cute and looks like it would be fun to stitch.
It includes lots of summery words in fun colors and fonts, as well as summer icons like a sand castle, grill Read More ...
Love Flamingo Cross Stitch Pattern
This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.
The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you Read More ...
Mandala Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.
It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out Read More ...
American Flag Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
American flags are always a fun crafting motif, and what better way to spend the holiday weekend than stitching an American flag bookmark?
This one from CyberStitchers says flag between the flags but you could also make it say USA Read More ...
How to Make Cross-Stitch Earrings
I think most crafters like to show off the fact that they are crafters, but that can be difficult with some crafts that don’t lend themselves to garment making. Cross-stitch, for example, isn’t usually used on a lot of things Read More ...