I usually have a couple of rules when it comes to the shops that I share for these spotlights. Generally I like them to be at least a couple of years old, because brand new pages with hundreds of patterns Read More ...
Biscornu Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m always looking for different kinds of patterns to share with you all so I thought today it would be fun to dive into the world of biscornu cross stitch patterns.
If you’ve never heard of biscornu, or you’ve heard Read More ...
How to Cross Stitch on Linen
For all that I’ve been writing about cross stitch for years, I am not very adventurous when it comes to projects or new techniques. I have never, for example, stitched on linen, because regular Aida fabric feels so much easier. Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Velvet Pony Design
If you like animal cross stitch patterns, you’ll want to check out the offerings from Velvet Pony Design. As of this writing the shop, based in Türkiye, has more than 200 patterns, with more than half of them being of Read More ...
Four Seasons Cross Stitch Patterns
I wanted to share a collection of cross stitch patterns celebrating spring (which will be coming for us in the Northern Hemisphere soon, I think), but of course that’s less relevant for half the world, and maybe you want to Read More ...
Cross Stitch a Set of Happy Little Jam Jars
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don’t know why this cross stitch pattern delights me so much, but it does, so I have to share it with you.
Happy Little Jam Jars from Stitchrovia is exactly what it sounds like: a set of stitched jam Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Lady Stitchicorn Wedding Llamas
Lady Stitchicorn is the Etsy shop for you if you’re a feminist, like the zodiac (Chinese and Western), occult hobbies and llamas.
Yes, llamas.
This shop’s biggest category by far is for llama cross stitch patterns. You’ll find them for Read More ...
Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch up a bit of luck for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of year with these pot of gold cross stitch patterns!
Get a little luck with this pot of gold luck stamp design from 123Stitch.com. It’s Read More ...
Designer Spotlight: Stonelane 1827
Animals, mythology and floral designs dominate the offerings from UK-based Etsy shop Stonelane 1827.
The shop just has one category for cross stitch patterns (it also sells a few T-shirts and has one candle and one latch hook pattern as Read More ...
How to Collect Leftover Thread and Why You Might Want to
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 ...