DIY Needle Minder

I love the idea of a needle minder for stitching, so I decided to try my hand at making a DIY needle minder. What’s a Needle Minder? A needle minder is a decorative pair of magnets that is used most commonly by people who do cross stitch or embroidery but it can be used by […]

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Cross Stitch Pencil Bookmark

This cute cross stitch pencil bookmark is easy to stitch and a great project for back to school or to give as a teacher gift. Though it has a few colors, it’s very straightforward so this might be a good one to try if you’re somewhat new to cross stitch and haven’t done a project […]

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Make a Cross Stitch Patch

Let’s make a cross stitch patch out of a small cross stitch project! Here I’m using my rainbow cross stitch pattern, but any design that’s a couple of inches/5 cm or so around will be fine for a project like this. Or if you’re making a patch to cover a hole in a garment, an […]

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Rainbow Cross Stitch Pattern

Whether you’re making a rainbow for Pride or just because you love color, this rainbow cross stitch pattern is quick and easy to make in an afternoon. And if you don’t know how to cross stitch, you can learn all about it on my how to cross stitch page! Supplies To make a cross stitch […]

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How to Stitch a Stitchable Journal Cover

This stitchable journal cover DIY is fun to make with a purchased stitchable notebook to show your love of handmade wherever you go. Where to Get a Stitchable Journal Cover I’ve had this stitchable journal cover for years. It’s Dimensions brand and it came from my local Joann. As of this writing its showing unavailable […]

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How to Blanket Stitch on Cross Stitch Fabric

Using blanket stitch on cross stitch fabric is a great way to finish the edges and help reduce fraying. I used this technique on my cross stitch napkin rings, but it’s a great way to finish bookmarks or anything else that won’t be framed or finished so that the raw edges aren’t exposed. Why is […]

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