There are a lot of cross-stitch patterns online. There are even a lot of free cross-stitch patterns online. Some of them aren’t great, and some of them are clearly copyright violations (because someone took a picture from a book and posted it to a website or on Pinterest), but you can still find some good things.
But if we’re being honest, the best source for cross-stitch patterns on line is probably etsy.
Yes, you’re going to have to pay for patterns you get from there, but that’s just good karma. It takes time and money to create patterns, so if you like them you should send a little monetary thanks to the designer.
Need help navigating the tons of amazing designers on etsy? Check out this great post from Sew What Alicia all about cross-stitch designers on etsy. I’ll bet you’ll see something you like.
Do you have a favorite cross-stitch designer on etsy? Or are you a designer who sells on etsy? We’d love to know about it!
[Photo: Sew What Alicia.]
Go to Library books sales or Salvation Army for Cross Stitch books. I find a lot of pattern books at these places.
Great post! It’s so true that if you’re not careful you can end up with a dud pattern! I’m a cross stitch pattern designer, be warned a lot of my patterns are cheeky ???? . You can find my patterns at http://www.etsy.com/shop/foreverxstitch
I’m also a designer who sells online via my own website and on Etsy and have some really big projects like the Periodic Table of Elements and Flags of the World that my customers love. I love supporting other designers and Etsy is the best place to find a huge range of amazing designs.
My shop is at http://www.etsy.com/shop/hollyshobbiesuk and I’d love you to tell me what you think x
My favorite is Sewingseed:
https://www.etsy.com/il-en/shop/Sewingseed?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar
One of my favorite French designers who is not unfortunately on Etsy is Marie-Therese Saint Aubin!