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12 of My Favorite Stitching Groups

12 favorite stitching groups

I’m sure there are probably hundreds of stitching and needlework groups on Facebook, and I’m definitely a member of more than just this dozen, but these are just a few of my favorites that I visit every week 🙂

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January Stitching and Stash Acquisition

january title block

A quick look at everything I stitched on in January… The first week and a half I didn’t get any stitching done really, but by the middle of the month I was back to stitching every day again, even if it was in 15 and 20 minute chunks some days.

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The War Doctor Quote Free Pattern

Great men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.

The War Doctor, without an official number or a fancy catch phrase, making the most difficult decision and fighting The Time War… Portrayed by actor John Hurt in the 50th Anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor, along side the beloved 10 and 11 of David Tennant and Matt Smith. It was a quote-filled episode […]

Filed Under: Free Cross Stitch Patterns Tagged With: doctor who, stitch-a-quote

Cool Grime Guard Solution for Big Projects

pams grime guard

I came across this while browsing #flosstube videos on YouTube over the weekend. Pam was working on Bid Red Ship and afraid the hand-dyed floss would bleed if washed, so in order to take extra care to keep the fabric extra super clean she sewed up a solution using pillow shams! [big project grime guard […]

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12 SALs Happening in 2017

12 cross stitch sals big pinnable image

Stitchrovia’s Charity SAL for UK based charity Mind. All profits from the pattern will go to directly to the charity to help those who suffer with mental health issues, as well as their families. You’ll find the first of nine installments at https://www.etsy.com/listing/505309597/charity-sal-for-mind-release-1-of-9 Connie Gee Designs 2017 Rainbow SAL. Year long sampler with a free […]

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Always Some Madness in Love

preview of the pattern for madness in love quote

My favorite Nietzsche quote. Quite possibly my favorite quote of anyone ever. Download the free cross stitch pattern here as a PDF. Pattern size: 209 w X 126 h ~ I charted this with four colors, but of course you can change that up however you’d like, add embellishments, have fun and get creative. Enjoy […]

Filed Under: Free Cross Stitch Patterns Tagged With: heart cross stitch, love cross stitch, stitch-a-quote

Retta’s Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

printable recipe card for peanut butter cookie recipe

Several years ago when everyone in my house could still eat peanuts and I was baking more frequently, there were many batches of peanut butter cookies being made. This is also the recipe I shared way back in the first Stitching the Night Away holiday recipe exchange, before we retired the old forums and moved […]

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Cookie Recipe Exchange

stitching bloggers cookie recipe exchange 2016

Think of this blog hop as a sort of virtual exchange. Share your favorite cookie recipe on your blog including the code to embed the widget, add your recipe post link to the hop widget below, and invite friends to join in on the cookie fun 🙂 Enter your link and visit other blogs here: […]

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Suicide Prevention Week ; This Story Isn’t Over Yet Free Cross Stitch Pattern

semicolon this story isn't over yet free cross stitch pattern

If you are ever in crisis, need help, or just to talk through a moment, call National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) where you’ll be connected to a counselor at a crisis center in your area, 24/7. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. I’ve been meaning to chart something to stitch for Project […]

Filed Under: Free Cross Stitch Patterns Tagged With: awareness, free cross stitch patterns, project semicolon, suicide prevention week

Quilted Heart Dozen

quilted heart cross stitch pattern set

$5.00   Stitch them individually. Stitch them all together. With a border. Without a border. Whatever you decide on, I want you to have fun and enjoy your stitching 🙂

Filed Under: STNA Patterns for Sale Tagged With: heart cross stitch

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