It’s SAL announcement time again. I love keeping an eye on these projects over the course of the year, watching mystery designs come together, and seeing the customizations folks add to their stitching. Before we get to the list, I want to touch on a comment I see in the groups and on the blog […]
Holiday Sweater Sampler Round Cross Stitch Ornament Trio
These three sweater and sampler inspired cross stitch ornament patterns were designed to fit inside a 3-inch hoop for easy finishing. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to finish them that way. You could do a flat ornament, a no-sew styrofoam ball ornament with some quilt fabrics, or any kind of finishing you prefer. […]
Free Round Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern
This free ornament cross stitch pattern was designed to fit inside a 3-inch hoop, so it’s easy to finish up for display or to give as a gift. I stitched this using DMC 115 on an opalescent evenweave that I had in my stash. I picked up a six-pack of these shiny aluminum hoops from […]
Halloweenmas Free Jack-o-Lantern Cross Stitch Pattern
Just a cute little jack-o-lantern who is ready for the holiday season. click here to download the PDF pattern file This cute little jack-o-lantern cross stitch pattern is also what happens when I leave my pattern program unattended and my son Ethan sits down at my desk. I had a 3-inch-mini hoop template open in […]
20 Star Wars Cross Stitch Patterns
One of the most frequent requests I find in my email inbox is from people in search of Star Wars cross stitch patterns, so in celebration of May the 4th here’s a roundup of some fun and interesting designs to stitch 🙂 Death Star Cross Stitch Kit by Stitchering – available on Amazon Star Wars […]
10 Beautiful Tulip Cross Stitch Patterns
My favorite part of Spring is probably the tulips blooming. Such a simple flower, but somehow also elegant and bold. Here’s a round-up of 10 of my favorite tulip cross stitch patterns that I came across while pattern shopping. Also available at 123stitch.com and Amazon.com Also available on Etsy.com Also available on Etsy
Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2021
Every year the list of stitch along projects grows. I love watching these projects take shape and seeing the color choices and customizations everyone adds to their own stitching. In no particular order, here are the cross stitch SALs in 2021… Temperature Themed Cross Stitch Patterns The idea for temperature patterns is a little section […]
Fun and Creative 2020 Cross Stitch Patterns for a Pandemic Year Full of Weird
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been an up and down, totally weird, and sometimes frustrating kind of year. A global pandemic has that effect on things, I suppose. I’ve been really impressed with the way designers and stitchers are memorializing the year in stitches so creatively. This round up of 2020 […]
Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2020
Every year there seem to be more and more stitchalongs to join, and it’s hard to choose which ones to participate in. I fully and honestly admit to lurking and just watching on a few SALs. Half the fun is watching the pieces unfold and seeing everyone’s progress and customization to their work. In no particular order, here are the SALs to join in 2020…
Miss G’s Garden Cross Stitch Pattern
Pattern size is 136 x 136 stitches. Charted in all whole cross stitching, no specialty stitches, no backstitch. $4.00 Choose your own colors for this garden cross stitch design. While it’s charted with two colors, you can absolutely use more colors if you’d like. I look forward to seeing your finished project 🙂 All patterns […]