These little cross stitch magnets are so cute and a fun beginner project when you’re learning to cross stitch. They’re also a great subtle way to add a little homemade something to your fridge or your magnet board at work. How the Cross Stitch Magnets Work These little designs are made with a scrap of […]
Snowflake Cross Stitch Pattern
This little snowflake cross stitch pattern is quick and easy to stitch up and can be used as an ornament, pincushion, or any other way you’d like to display a small cross stitch pattern. Snowflake Supplies I wanted to do this cross stitch snowflake on dark colored fabric and using metallic floss just for fun […]
Mini Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern
This adorable mini Christmas tree cross stitch pattern stitches up in no time and is great to use as a Christmas ornament, to stitch on a greeting card or just make a little decor for a space in your house that needs a little Christmas. What Makes this Mini Cross Stitch Pattern Special When I […]
Four Leaf Clover Cross Stitch Bookmark
This four leaf clover cross stitch bookmaker pattern is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time you need a little luck! It’s quick to stitch up and a great beginner cross stitch pattern. Why You Should Make Cross Stitch Bookmarks Cross stitch bookmarks are some of my favorite little cross stitch projects. They’re […]
Special Cross Stitches: Partial Stitches and Back Stitch
While most of the work you’ll do in cross stitch involves whole cross stitches, sometimes you’ll come across special cross stitches in projects. Here’s how to work partial stitches in cross stitch as well as using back stitch in your projects. What Are Partial Stitches? Partial stitches are special cross stitches that are not worked […]
How to Read a Cross Stitch Chart
Once you know the basics of how to cross stitch, you’ll need to know how to read a cross stitch chart in order to make your project look the way the designer intended. What Can I Find in a Cross Stitch Pattern? Usually a cross stitch pattern, unless its a very basic one like my […]
How to Cross Stitch
Learning how to cross stitch is a lot of fun, and it’s pretty easy to get started because most of what you need to do is to make full cross stitches. That is the x we are so familiar with from seeing cross stitch all our lives. Even without being taught you can figure out […]