Cross Stitching on Plastic Canvas

Last month I shared a post about three-dimensional options for cross stitch designs, and one of the things that was mentioned was doing cross stitch on plastic canvas. This isn’t something I’ve ever done (though I have stitched straight … Read More...

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Natural Wool vs Dyed Wool for Felting – Does Color Affect the Craft?

When I first started felting, I was completely drawn to color. You know that moment — standing in front of a rainbow wall of wool tops at the craft store, trying to convince yourself you need every shade of teal … Read More...

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Cute Father’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns

As a crafter I tend to pay more attention to Mother’s Day than I do to Father’s Day, but fathers deserve love and stitched tokens of appreciation, too, so let’s take a look at some cute Father’s Day cross stitch … Read More...

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Nope, Not Today Sloth Embroidery Design – Funny Machine Embroidery Pattern Review

This one made me laugh because honestly, the mood is very relatable. The Nope, Not Today Embroidery Design – Adorable Sloth Pattern by Embroidery Escape is a machine embroidery download on Design Bundles, and it comes in 4 sizes, … Read More...

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Designer Spotlight: Stitching 4 Seasons

Stitch 4 Seasons has a small but cute collection of cross stitch patterns that’s heavy on patriotic designs and samplers done in the form of cake stands. 

Because that’s sort of a unique cross stitch genera I wanted to make … Read More...

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Peyote Stitch Earrings: 10 Beaded Earring Tutorials To Make With Seed Beads

Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More...

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Cross Stitch Celebrating Canadian Cities

I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city. 

This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...

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