In late 2017, DMC released a collection of 35 gorgeous new embroidery thread colors. It was the first time they had introduced new colors in over a decade, so it was a big deal. This free cross stitch pattern features Read More ...
Snowdrops Cross-Stitch Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern for stitched jonquils, and here’s one for another one of the early spring flowers, which you may have already seen in person where you live.
Alita Designs shares this pretty pattern for snowdrops Read More ...
Spring Daffodils to Stitch
I am so ready for some spring flowers! We had more than a week of rain recently, so I know those colorful blooms cannot be far behind.
If you live in a place where it’s still going to be cool Read More ...
This Sweet Bunny will Have You Thinking of Spring
I know we’re a long way off from spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and Easter is still quite a ways off as well, but I can’t resist sharing this cheerful, vintage-inspired floral bunny pattern from Sew French Embroidery.
Called Bunny Read More ...
Stitch a Sweet Peony Tipped with Gold
I know peonies aren’t in bloom this time of year, but they are lovely shapes to stitch any time.
This free pattern for a cross stitched peony from Sew and So is excerpted from the book Oriental Cross Stitch. Read More ...
Helpful Tips for Cross-Stitch Newbies
This is a few months old, but I just came across this roundup of helpful tips cross-stitchers should know from BuzzFeed, and it’s worth a read.
The author suggests starting by buying a book (!) so you’ll have some basic Read More ...
Maybe Wine Will Help – Snarky Cross Stitch Pattern
I am a big fan of snarky cross stitch, because it’s fun to see sarcastic or otherwise unexpected statements in what’s considered a rather traditional art form.
I love this Maybe Wine Will Help design from Peacock and Fig. It Read More ...
Cross Stitch – Don’t Be Afraid to Change Colors
There’s a joke in the knitting world that designers will hear from people who love their patterns but have just one question: “Will it work if I knit it in blue instead of red?”
I don’t know if anyone has Read More ...
Easy Cross-Stitch Roses
June is the month of roses, though you wouldn’t know it from my garden. The roses were full of blooms early in the season, then I deadheaded and now nothing. I hope they bring me another round of blooms when Read More ...
The Motherload of Mini Cat Cross-Stitch Patterns
When I first came across the mini cat cross-stitch pattern page at Happiness is Cross Stitching, I wanted to point you in particular to the summer and patriotic cat designs, but really they’re alls o cute you need to take Read More ...