Cross Stitch
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Free cross stitch pattern available for download HERE
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. I’ve been meaning to chart something to stitch for Project Semicolon and today seemed like a good day to get that finished and shared out in the world. [Read more…]
Choose your favorite shade of green (or a few greens, or a variegated thread) for stitching up your four leaf clover, or maybe you’re feeling bold and lucky and want to stitch it up in a rainbow of colors – go for it! Whatever color you stitch your four leaf clover in, I’d love to see it when you’re finished so please do send me a photo to share in the gallery.
Pattern size is 58 x 62 stitches, both the cross stitch and blackwork versions are included in the PDF download.
Download the free pattern right here
If you enjoy this free cross stitch pattern, please take a moment to like it, pin it, and share it on your favorite social media so others can find it and enjoy stitching it as well. [Read more…]
Today the Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality and our nation celebrated. Sometimes we get things right. I am so ridiculously happy for my friends and loved ones right now. Seeing so many happy photos and celebrations across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter today was fantastic.
Love is love.
You can download this free pattern here or add it to your Craftsy account.
Pattern file includes both a black & white and a color version of the chart.
Size is 60 x 60 stitches.
..and here is a second version with the stripes going horizontally… stitch one, stitch both, make changes, have fun with it! <3
You can download this free pattern here or add it to your Craftsy account.
Enjoy & Happy Stitching!
Happy Marriages! Happy Everything!
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Pattern Size: 70w X 117h ~ I did include a legend for the colors in the chart, but as always you can pull threads from your stash and get creative ~ I look forward to see everyone’s finished stitches. You can send me an email, post a reply here, or share your pictures on the Stitching the Night Away Facebook group.
My kids and I love this quote from Maya Angelou. It’s such a beautiful way to remind ourselves to be kind to each other because you never know what storm someone else is weathering in their life. Giving a smile to someone may be the small thing they need to help lift them up again.
Since the first time I read Letter to My Daughter this quote has been stuck with me and I’ve used the phrase with my kids on many occassions in teaching them to be be kind to other people.
With the recent passing of Maya Angelou, my youngest son has recently taken this quote to heart even more than before and he has been using it quite frequently. He asked me to chart it out so I could stitch it, frame it, and hang it near our front door. Once I had it charted out, of course I wanted to share the pattern with everyone as a free gift here.
The truth of the matter is, you are all rainbows for me. Having such a wonderful community of stitchers and crafters means so much to me, you are the reason this website even exists. This pattern is being made free to everyone to celebrate that spirit of community and the passions that bring us all together.
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Lately the weather seems a bit moody around the United States. It’s supposed to be Spring, but a lot of us are still seeing Winter weather and cold temperatures. I finally saw some sunshine yesterday and today looks pretty good… it might turn out to be a really sunny week here in my part of Virginia.
This pattern is ornament-sized at 70 x 70 stitches, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be an ornament.
Enjoy the pattern and please share with a friend 🙂
Happy Stitching!
Here’s another one of the blocks that we originally did for a Love Quilts project. This one is hope …. again, the colors used in the chart are just a suggestion and you can use any colors that you’d like for your own project.
Enjoy the pattern and please share with a friend 🙂
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Snowflakes, snowflakes, snowflakes! Snowflakes are fun to stitch – and they’re fun for me to create and share with you as well.
The free snowflake pattern from last December has been one of the most frequently downloaded patterns all year long – thank you for that. I figured it was time for another one, so here’s our second free snowflake pattern. [Read more…]
I guess I’ve just got October on the brain – Fall is my favorite time of the year. The good news is that my distraction resulted in a fun little freebie for you 🙂
==> Click here to download the PDF pattern file for this free cross stitch pattern. [Read more…]
Who wants a fun little freebie pattern today? I do, I do. I thought you might 😉
==> Click here to download the free PDF pattern file.
There is no floss legend for this pattern, because the idea is to use up all those leftover bits of floss you have or to choose your favorite color combination for your very own unique piece. Pattern size is 110w x 50h and only uses two floss colors, all solid cross stitches, no backstitching, and can be stitched on any fabric you like. [Read more…]
Download this free guide about how to cross stitch on evenweaves and linens
If you haven't taken the plunge from aida fabric to evenweave fabric, now is the time to do so.
Expand your project options and enjoy something new.