Take your cross stitch designs large scale with this cross stitch sweater tutorial There is something really fun about making large scale cross stitch projects. I started by doing some stitching and embroidery on canvas. My favorite was the cross stitch arrows canvas that I stitched. It combined the large scale cross-stitching with arrows and fit my word of the year I had that year. For … [Read more...]
Because I Said So
Why? Because I said so, that's why! Grab this free counted cross stitch pattern to say it all for you The kids are out of school for the summer and I have a feeling I'm going to start saying this phrase a lot more in the coming weeks. I love that my boys are all question ask-ers. From the time Littlest gets in the car with me after school to the time we get home he usually hasn't stopped … [Read more...]
But First Coffee, Celebrate National Coffee Day with a Coffee Cross Stitch Pattern
Thanks to Westrock Coffee Company for sponsoring today's National Coffee Day Cross Stitch Pattern Craft There is an entire shelf in my cabinets devoted to mugs. Some have been gifts, some souvenirs, some I bought. They've come into my house in a multitude of ways. I've got some really cute ones my sister-in-law painted with all of our names on them. I've made a few marker mugs. But I have to … [Read more...]
Cross Stitched Leather Cuff
Personalize your accessories starting with a Cross Stitched Leather Cuff Last week I cross stitched on cork. This week I'm cross-stitching on suede. Turning a plain suede leather bracelet cuff into something completely original by making it a cross stitched leather cuff. And if you've never cross stitched before this is a incredibly first project to try. I started with a plain suede … [Read more...]
Summer Fruit Cross Stitch Coasters
Add a slice of sweet to your decor with Summer Fruit Cross Stitch Coasters When we lived in our house before we had a strawberry patch. I loved picking fresh strawberries during the summer. Eating them right off the plant. We haven't planted anything since we moved back to our house last year. We've got plans for some backyard renovations that we want to finish before we decide where a garden … [Read more...]