Cross Stitch with Art is a Ukraine-based Etsy shop with more than 1,000 patterns covering a wide range of subject matter, from sarcastic (and stabby) animals to jokes about mental health, tarot cards, holiday designs and a lot more.
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For the past few years I’ve taken part in a Christmas in July blog hop that encourages people to get a jump on their making for holiday gifts.
I love to use yarn I already have for these projects in … Read More...
If floral patterns aren’t quite your style, this free foliage embroidery pattern is a beautiful alternative. Leafy botanical designs have such an easy elegance about them, and they work especially well on knitwear, bags, scarves, and other accessories.
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Between extra handwashing, cleaning products, cooler weather and the general wear and tear of everyday life, hands can quickly go from perfectly fine to dry, tight and rather scratchy.
Mine usually reach the “why do my knuckles feel like sandpaper?” … Read More...
If you’ve taken a few fun Fall photos and would like to keep them all in one handy and portable space try creating a fun little accordion mini album like this one from Sherry. Her covers are die cut scalloped … Read More...
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a small country in West Africa with a diverse population and ecosystem. It was the first colony in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, in 1957. Let’s learn more about Ghana!
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This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into … Read More...
There is something especially satisfying about turning an old, slightly worn quilt into a new Halloween decoration. Thrift-store quilts often have the loveliest stitched textures, soft faded fabrics, and just enough age to make a project feel instantly cozy. Even … Read More...
This year it seems like Ghosts are the popular icon for Halloween, especially if they are cute! I’ve been seeing so many new paper crafting supplies with adorable Ghosties this year! So if you’re ready to jump on this bandwagon … Read More...
I was recently approached by Alyssa, the cross stitcher behind the Etsy shop Stitchonomy, to take a look at her cross stitch pattern subscription club, known as The Pattern Club.
I took a look around and there’s a lot … Read More...
There’s a lot to like about the Eloise Bandana from Katryn Seeburger. This cute little colorwork triangle can be worked as a bandana or kerchief size or a bigger shawlette.
It’s worked in two colors of fingering weight yarn so … Read More...
If you have ever fallen down a temari rabbit hole and found yourself staring at those beautifully wrapped thread balls wondering how on earth people make them so perfectly, Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie is the kind of book … Read More...
