Spooky stuff is great, but I really like Halloween projects that are funny, too.
This skeletal peace sign from the DMC website is definitely a funny take on the scary season.
It’s rated for intermediate stitchers and uses two colors Read More ...
Little Quaker Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
I have no idea why this design is called Little Quaker Halloween, but whatever the reason, it’s a cute little sampler of Halloween motifs.
Stitch the whole thing as a block as shown, or pull out designs you like to Read More ...
Vampire Bunny Cross Stitch Pattern
When I was a kid I remember loving a book called Bunnicula, which is about a vampire rabbit that sucks the life out of vegetables. I remember thinking it was really funny, but I haven’t read it (or any of Read More ...
Monster Family Cross Stitch Pattern
This Halloween family portrait from Do Small Things with Love is super cute and great for your ghoulish holiday display.
Featuring a vampire, witch, zombie and ghost, it also includes text that says “blood brew brains boo.” The pattern is Read More ...
Stitch a Pumpkin Cat — a Pumpkit!
We just got a couple of kittens, and one of them is black, so I’m looking forward to staging some adorable Halloween scenes with them in the middle. Cats and Halloween just go together, and the Pumpkit cross stitch pattern Read More ...
A Sweet Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
If you don’t like your Halloween designs too spooky, check out this super cute stitch from Mollie Johanson at the Spruce Crafts.
It features a sweet little pumpkin, bat, cat, ghosts and candy.
It’s worked on 16-count fabric and uses Read More ...
Halloween Gnome Cross-Stitch Patterns
This little collection of Halloween gnomes from Green Terrace makes me smile.
There’s a witch, Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, a ghost, a cat and more.
The full pattern is 191 by 150 stitches and uses 48 colors and one blend, but Read More ...
Day of the Dead Cross Stitch Pattern
I love the colors and design elements on this Memento Mori cross stitch design from Satsuma Street for Day of the Dead. Covered with flowers, birds and calaveras, it would be a great addition to an ofreda table or just Read More ...
Campers Beware (Friday the 13th Cross Stitch)
My daughter has been telling me for a few days now that it’s almost spooky season, so I guess it’s time to start sharing creepy crafts.
If you’re into the Friday the 13th movie franchise, you will recognize this bloody Read More ...
Safe Space Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this Safe Space cross stitch pattern from 8 Bit Stitch. It’s the perfect way to embrace inclusion and be crafty at the same time.
It includes lots of rainbow colors in a heart shape and comes out to Read More ...