Do you keep your thread ends when you finish a cross stitch project? These little leftover bits are sometimes referred to as ORTs (short for old ratty threads or old random threads) and some stitchers like to keep them and Read More ...
Candy Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes the random things I get shown on Etsy or Pinterest lead me in different directions than you’d expect. Recently I came across this cool old Whitman’s candy tin that was made to look like it was stamped with cross Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Climbing Goat Designs
Climbing Goat Designs is a UK based Etsy shop that seems like it has a little something for everyone. There are tons of Christmas patterns, and also space geek stuff. Temperature projects and cross stitch patterns devoted to lost pets. Read More ...
All You Need is Love Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know why, but it feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve shared any free cross stitch patterns. I guess it’s just easy to search on Etsy when I’m looking for particular things and not take the Read More ...
Year of the Horse Cross Stitch Patterns
The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17, 2026, and ushers in the year of the horse. To celebrate, let’s check out some year of the horse cross stitch patterns.
This 2026 lunar new year cross stitch pattern from Ptashka Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Crossweb
Crossweb is a British Etsy shop that has a lot of holiday patterns, florals and more. Let’s take a look!
As of this writing the shop has just under 90 patterns, and they are organized into a lot of categories Read More ...
A Peek into the History of Variegated Cross Stitch Thread
The history of cross stitch thread is honestly not something I have given much thought to. Of course it probably started with a few basic, solid colors that over time developed into more (and more) colors and eventually some Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Mini Cross Stitch Patterns
I love a little cross stitch pattern, and these mini Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns can help you spread a little love without a lot of work.
If you want to keep it really tiny, try these mini hearts from Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Maple Squirrel Stitch
Cute animals, lots of Christmas projects and nature scenes are among the fun things you will find from Maple Squirrel Stitch.
This Canada-based Etsy shop has been sharing cross stitch projects for three years, and has nearly 500 patterns as Read More ...
Funny Valentine’s Cross Stitch Patterns
After writing about the same holidays for many years, it can be hard to find new things to share, so I love to come at holidays from different angles, which is what these funny Valentine’s day cross stitch patterns do. Read More ...