I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
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Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
by Sarah White
I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love Read More ...
by Sarah White
This Harvest Time Fall Cross Stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist is so cute and a nice combination of classic motifs with a modern color scheme and feel.
The round design features a scarecrow, pumpkins, corn, apples and other fall treats, Read More ...
by Sarah White
Just a couple of leaves on a few trees are starting to turn already where I live, though it will probably be another month before it’s really looking like fall.
That’s plenty of time to stitch your own fall color, Read More ...
by Sarah White
After talking about waxing embroidery floss the other day, I got to thinking about other accessories or things that are optional but could potentially save you a lot of trouble when you’re doing cross stitch.
Another thing that falls into Read More ...
by Sarah White
Do you have a Halloween tree? It seems like that’s becoming a more popular idea to celebrate the fall holidays, and it gives you an excuse to put your tree up earlier and decorate multiple times a year.
Whether you Read More ...
by Sarah White
I’m not one of those people who is obsessed with all things pumpkin, but I definitely have some friends who are already clamoring for all things orange and artificially fall-flavored.
So maybe it’s time for a little pumpkin cross stitch? Read More ...
by Sarah White
If there’s one flower that reminds me of summer, it’s the sunflower.
They’re just so cheerful and, well, sunny.
This pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern from Amanda Gregory is perfect for celebrating summer, or to stitch in winter when you’re Read More ...
by Sarah White
The Drawn Thread has a nice little collection of free charts you’ll want to check out, particularly for this time of year.
There’s a Santa and a Christmas-themed project or two and several having to do with snow.
I particularly Read More ...
by Sarah White
Country Living magazine always has the cutest little free cross-stitch charts (you can see the whole bunch of them here) but I haven’t shared them for a while so I wanted to check on the newer patterns and I Read More ...
by Sarah White
I know some people are putting up their Christmas trees already, but I for one do not want to rush the season. I’d like to hang on to fall as long as possible, and that means a few more orange, Read More ...