It is said that cats, black cats in particular, like to hang around in graveyards, so why not stitch a pattern of a black cat covered in a patchwork of skulls?
Craft with Cartwright has just such a pattern, which Read More ...
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It is said that cats, black cats in particular, like to hang around in graveyards, so why not stitch a pattern of a black cat covered in a patchwork of skulls?
Craft with Cartwright has just such a pattern, which Read More ...
Continuing with the witch theme, I love this cross-stitched “Witches Brew” pattern from Ring Cat Design.
You know that witches have something mysterious in their teacups at all times, don’t you?
The design is 27 by 26 stitches, or about Read More ...
Now that it’s almost October, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween.
If you’re into all things witches and wizards, the Elegant Witch Hat pattern from One Witchy Woman might be the pattern for you.
It calls for five colors Read More ...
After I posted some pink-ribbon cross-stitch projects, some readers asked about projects for other kinds of awareness ribbons.
Of course any ribbon can be made in any color, but if you want more specific color guidance check out the mini Read More ...
Fall is here by the calendar if not by the weather in the Northern Hemisphere. I looked at one of those peak fall leaf calendars online and it says the leaves aren’t going to be at their peak where I Read More ...
Pumpkin spice seems to be in everything this time of year, so why not add a little fall pumpkin flavor to your cross-stitching, too?
Pumpkin Spice Intensifies is a pattern from Steph XStitch that celebrates the season of orange gourds. Read More ...
Kincavel Krosses actually has several pink ribbon cross stitch projects you should check out, but I really like the think pink bookmark.
It’s an easy design covered with two-tone pink ribbons and hearts, and it’s perfect for a bookmark Read More ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons seem to pop up everywhere this time of year.
This free cross stitch pattern from Crafty Guild is perfect for supporting breast cancer awareness or work it in whatever colors are Read More ...
I love fall and I also love snark so I am always thrilled when it’s time for the decorative gourd season post from McSweeney’s to start making the rounds (don’t click if you don’t like swearing).
A slightly sweeter Read More ...
Making cross-stitch designs on the computer makes it possible to make designs that are a lot more detailed than in the days when charts were designed by hand.
An amazing example is this Star Wars cross stitch pattern featuring tons Read More ...