2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (278+ words) Even though we're getting close to spring, I'm not quite ready to call it planting time where I live. I am, however, quite ready to have fresh herbs right outside my door again. Maybe for now I just have to…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (458+ words) Regardless of your cross stitch skill level, you might be a little intimidated by the idea of teaching your own child or others how to cross stitch." Caterpillar Cross Stitch has a great guide to teaching cross stitch to kids,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (646+ words) I usually try to come up with some kind of overarching statement about a cross stitch pattern shop to open these posts, but all I've got here is that Snail Fishes Stitches is just fun. If you don't like fun,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (635+ words) I've done a collection of Easter bunny cross stitch patterns before, but I wanted this selection to be less seasonal so you can stitch them up and keep them on display through the spring and summer." I love this set…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (600+ words) A good example of the gorgeous cross stitching I wish I could do is this peacock butterfly and forget me nots design from XFree." The colors on this one are just so pretty and the range of colors in the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (789+ words) The designer behind Etsy shop One Seo says they design patterns "inspired by mythology, nature, folklore, and the magic found in everyday life." Let's take a closer look." As of this writing the shop has almost 100 patterns, including medieval and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (781+ words) Whether you're getting ready for the college tournament, prefer professional ball or have a kid who plays basketball, these basketball cross stitch patterns will carry you through March Madness and beyond." Keep it simple with this cross stitch basketball pattern…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (635+ words) I for one don't think we should try to do anything new in January. There's enough going on, and it's winter (at least where I live) and the way this timeline is going just getting through it is enough." But…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (724+ words) For all that I've been writing about cross stitch for years, I am not very adventurous when it comes to projects or new techniques. I have never, for example, stitched on linen, because regular Aida fabric feels so much easier....

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (724+ words) If you like animal cross stitch patterns, you'll want to check out the offerings from Velvet Pony Design. As of this writing the shop, based in T'rkiye, has more than 200 patterns, with more than half of them being of animals…...