Needlework news, new patterns, and stitchy resources

Welcome to Frogging News — your curated source for all things stitchy. From beginner tips and trend spotlights to designer news and community stitch-alongs, this is where stitchers come to stay in the loop.

A little “frogging” is all part of the fun 🐸 So keep calm and frog on!

Cross-Stitch Home

Or hop straight over to these popular posts:

• List of Cross-Stitch cons/retreats
• Resources: Tips and Tutorials
• Cross Stitch Stitch-A-Longs 2026
• Your First Stitch — A Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Stitch

Hand Embroidery Home

Or hop straight over to these popular posts:

• Resources: Tips and Tutorials
• Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Your First Stitches, Supplies & Simple Project Idea
• How to Build an Embroidery Stitch Library (Using Instagram Reels as a Stitch Dictionary)

Needlepoint Home

Or hop straight over to these popular posts:

• Resources: Tips and Tricks
• Introducing Your First Needlepoint — A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Series

Off the Hoop Home

This is a brand new category here on Frogging News for a curated look at what’s trending in all other areas of needlework right now – viral projects, modern techniques, and unexpected stitch moments you won’t want to miss.

• Needlepoint Community Buzz: The Fendi Stitchable Bag — And Custom Design, Too
• Craft Club Co Makes It Easy and Accessible to Try a New Fiber Craft
• Crochet Meets Couture: The Prada Safety Pin Controversy

Only Frogs for Stitchers

Only Frogs for Stitchers is a curated roundup of frog-themed patterns, needle minders, project bags, and stitchy frog finds—all in one happy little pond.

Or maybe you’re looking for my:

Stitchblockz: Minecraft Plastic Canvas Patterns

From Creepers to cobblestone — stitch your favorite Minecraft blocks!

What you’ll find here (and why it’s curated) 🐸💚
I’m a longtime stitcher and an deep-dive researcher who loves tracking down what’s new in cross-stitch, needlepoint, and hand embroidery—patterns, kits, tutorials, makers, shops, and the occasional “Off the Hoop” trend.

Every post is hand-collected and checked before it lands on Frogging News, so you can spend less time hunting and more time stitching. You’ll find help to:

• Pick your next project (new patterns, kits, designers to watch)
• Learn as you go (beginner guides, stitch techniques, how-tos)
• Browse curated roundups (lists, links, seasonal + monthly favorites)
• Catch up fast (shop updates, designer releases, social posts worth seeing)
• Support small creators (spotlights, maker profiles, indie finds)

I send a monthly newsletter, and I archive each roundup here on the blog so it’s easy to revisit anytime. Sign up for the newsletter here

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👉 Keep browsing to discover your next stitch!