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Cross-Stitch News for January
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Community News:
- Eva of Monsterous Designs created a Cross Stitch Pattern Notepad (Etsy-worldwide, website-UK)
- Liz of Stitchy Box announced deposits are open for second quarter boxes over on their website
- Sirithre of Sirious Stitches has a new article out Blending Filament – Adding Sparkle to your Embroidery Thread
- Do you have a 3D printer? Infinity Bear Designs offers a free Floss Swatch Organizer STL on their website
- Steph of Lindy Stitches says Jingle Ball 2023 is a go via her last Flosstube
- Evertotes purchased Hearthside Craftworks an embroidery stand and accessories business and now produces and sells them on their website
- Long Dog Samplers says Welcome to the House of Fun with this “stroll sampler”
- StitchedIts on Etsy has a fun new series called the Real Housewives Collection with quotes of outbursts and epic taunts from the wives
- Thanks to this stitcher on Instagram -Kat of @ifnothingelse_stitch– for inspiring us to remain vigilant about copyright!
- Retail shop Star Stitchery announced My Creepy Valentine Stitch Box available January 14th with pattern book from: The Witchy Stitcher, Pixel Pixie Cross Stitch, Stitch Crypt, Cobweb & Rose, BAD Stitch, Foxglove & Crow, Fine Frog Stitching, Noctiflora Designs, and Stitched Witch!
- Sarah of ModCross started a Flosstube channel
- February theme for Spot Colors’ subscription box is Dragonflies
- Tradeshow: Nashville Needlework Market March 3rd – 5th 2023
- Tradeshow: Virtual Needlework Expo won’t be happening in 2023
- Keepsakes Cross Stitch shop out of Ohio launched their own YouTube channel
- Dyeing for Sass a floss-dyer also sells tools in their Etsy store and recently added unique wood frames
Featured in Craftivism:
Cultural Heritage Designs:
- Say hello to Laura of Tarsier Stitches and her first design Shimanchu Rabbit 2023
- Ana of Peruvian Flair is a Cross-Stitch Designer Inspired by the Textiles of Peru
- Sunflower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern from Embroidery Art by Nat
Easter and Spring Cross-Stitch Patterns – New for 2023
- Jan Hicks added Spring Holiday Smalls with patterns for St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter to her Etsy shop
- Rhona Norrie is bringing thoughts of warmer weather with Bloom where you are planted and Summer Bouquet
Valentine Cross-Stitch Patterns – New for 2023
- The Nerdy Mama’s Craft Corner has Hugs and Kisses with this Hershey chocolate inspired pattern
- Teresa Kogut released a beautiful red sampler Newcastle Bouquet to her Etsy shop perfect for February stitching
- Stitch Sprout went goth with this pattern Creepy Valentine Till Death
- Crocetteagogo released a unique pattern with Flamingo Love to their Etsy shop
- Black Waltz Stitching has a cute Valentine’s Day Ghost in their Ko-fi shop
- New from Sprouting Lupine is My Mushy Valentine – Mushrooms and Hearts Cross Stitch Pattern
- Abby of TopKnot Stitcher Shop shared some new Valentine releases arriving her shop in this Instagram post
- Flossy Fox Shop has a sweet, free pattern Valentines Mini depicting a froggo, fox, and cat via Ko-fi
- Anabella’s Needleart has some traditional designs with this little booklet of patterns This Home is Filled with Love
- Oxana of nathnolu is here with Creepy Love which includes an anatomical heart
- Durene Jones says she has two designs with Animal Cuddles and With Love in her shop
- Kitty and Me recently released Crazy Blackwork Valentines Ornaments
- Karen of KEB Studio Creations has another cute house for us with Valentine’s Day House
- Lola Crow Cross Stitch has a primitive and pretty design with Crow Valentine
- Kitty designer Angela of Stitch with Coffee has a new release with Falling in Love on Etsy
- Rhona Norrie Designs added Cross Stitch Heart Alphabet to Etsy in time for Valentine’s Day (see her Instagram for a beautiful finished example)
- The Craft Xperimentalist has a cheesy pattern (no really, it’s about cheese) called Setting a Romantic Mood – PDF
- Stitching with the Housewives:
Cat Cross-Stitch Patterns – New for 2023
- Elcin of Cross Stitch Obsession just listed Tiny Orange Tabby Cat to her Etsy shop
- This one is tattoo style of a Panther but it still counts lol Black Panther Tattoo PDF Pattern by KitCross
- Angela of Stitch With Coffee has a new kitty for us with Calico Cactus in her Etsy shop
- Cats Coffee Xstitch has some new sassy Calico Cat designs for us
- Squigley Lines Sewing has Orange Cat listed as a freebie over on Ko-fi
- Una Buena Pieza designed three new quirky cats with Kawaii Cate, Gothic Cat, and Garden Cat
2023 Stitch-A-Longs:
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in March 2023
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in April 2023
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in February 2003
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More Featured Posts:
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in March 2023
- Say hello to Laura of Tarsier Stitches and her first design Shimanchu Rabbit 2023
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in April 2023
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in February 2003
- December 2022 Roundup of Dark Subversive Holiday Patterns
- December 2022 Roundup of Winter Holiday Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Roundup of Stitch-A-Longs Beginning in January 2023
- New Cross-Stitch Temperature Charts for 2023
- DMC Has New Christmas Ornament Collectibles
- October 2022 Roundup of Winter Cross-Stitch Patterns
- 2022 Roundup of Fall and Thanksgiving Cross-Stitch Patterns
- October 2022 Roundup of Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
- List of Cross-Stitch Designers on YouTube
- List of Cross-Stitch Conventions for 2023
- List of Cross-Stitch Conventions for 2024
- Cross-Stitch Resources
- September 2022 Roundup of Autumn and Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Featured in Craftivism: Austitch Charity Auction 2022 to Benefit Austin Bat Refuge
- Cross-Stitch Fundraiser for Pakistan Flood Relief
- August 2022 Roundup of Autumn and Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Link Roundup of 2022 Needlework Expo Releases
- List of Cross-Stitch Mystery Boxes
- Fundraiser for Reproductive Freedom from Designers For Good
- Nashville Needlework Market 2023
- Designer Spotlight: The Craft Xperimentalist
- Designer Spotlight: The Thing About Nicole
- Learn, Stitch, Celebrate: Stitch4Pride2022 Challenge
- Ikea’s Free Cross-Stitch Pattern for Pride 2022
- Cross Stitch With Dani in a PetSmart Commercial
- Free Cross-Stitch Patterns from Fat Quarter Shop
- Foodie Pi Day Hoops Cross-Stitch Patterns from Nerdy Mama Crafting
- 2022: Notable Stitchy Journals, Planners, Calendars
- Ana of Peruvian Flair is a Cross-Stitch Designer Inspired by the Textiles of Peru
- Ukrainian Cross-Stitch Designer ‘Cute Patterns By Maria’ Thanks Supporters with a Free Pattern
- Autumn Lane Stitchery Has Added To Their Coven of Witches With Serena Sprout
- My Crummy Valentine Cross-Stitch Patterns from ABITStitches
- Humans are Humans are Humans an LGBTQIA+ Cross-Stitch Pattern by ModCross
- What Happened to LoLaLottaShop?
- Rosena Disery 1820 Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern
- Nordic Cross-Stitch Patterns of Video Game Controllers
- Fans of Cowboy Bebop: Bad Stitch has a Cross-Stitch Pattern for You
- Snowy White Cat Cross-Stitch Pattern
- You’re Next: A Cross-Stitch Pattern
- Gingerbread Cross-Stitch Patterns from CutePatternsByMaria
- File Folder Floss Storage by Obsessive Crafty Dabbler
- Craft Room Inspiration from Jan Hicks
- Cross-Stitch Finishing Blanks from Starry Nights Studio
- New from Hands Across the Sea Samplers: Maria Vincenza Laricchia 1837
- New Autumn and Thanksgiving Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Cross-Stitch Sampler Symposium 2022
- Netflix and Stitch: A Cross-Stitch SAL
- Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns from Lumi Lua
- Stitchonomy Free Christmas SAL 2021
- Coffin Covers: Cross-Stitch Patterns by Wild Violet
- Mini Risers for Your Tiered Tray Décor
- Gothic Cross-Stitch Fonts from ApothecaryStitchwork on Etsy
- Trying to Keep Up with Julie Jackson of Subversive Cross Stitch
- The Adorable but Creepy Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns from Lola Crow
- Free Gothic Cross-Stitch Patterns from The Witchy Stitcher
- List of Cross-Stitch Conventions for 2022
- Prudence Kitsch is a Cross-Stitch Persona and Patriotic Feminist
- Free Cross-Stitch Alphabet Fonts from Lord Libidan
- Modern Frames for Embroidery, Cross-Stitch, or Hoop Art
- Ort Container and Needleminder Blue Cookie Tin
- Nerdy Words Periodic Table of Elements Alphabet Cross-Stitch Pattern
- Annies Catalog and Related Websites are Down
- The Cutest Collection of Cross-Stitch Cryptids
- Hand-Dyed Embroidery Threads from Colour Complements
- Temptress of the Cursed Sea Cross-Stitch Pattern by Bella Filipina Designs
- US Patriotic Mermaid in Cross-Stitch from The Primitive Hare
- US Patriotic Uncle Sam Cross-Stitch Pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery.
- Halloween Felt Scissor Fobs from Rovaris
- 2022 Stitch-Con is On
- Stitchable Ort Tray as Seen in Just CrossStitch
- Free Classes for Beginners at Cross Stitch University
- Roundup of Gothic Wedding Samplers in Cross-Stitch
- Cat-astrophe a Free Cross-Stitch Pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery
- A Collection of Wedding Samplers in Cross-Stitch from Leisure Arts
- Reproduction Cross-Stitch Samplers from Couleur Tourterelle
- Handmade Vintage Fabric Magnetic Needleminders by StitchSprout
- French Chefs Cross-Stitch Pattern Booklet
- Decorate a Halloween Tree with Stitchy Ornaments or Smalls
- Just CrossStitch Halloween 2021
- Long-Legged Birds Cross-Stitch Charts from Heart in Hand
- Vinyl Roll Stand Holds Cross-Stitch Fabric
- Unicorns Doing Yoga Cross-Stitch Patterns by Little Room in the Attic
- Needlework Expo Summer 2021
- The Most Asked Questions About DMC Embroidery Floss and Thread
- Fat Quarter Shop to Launch a Newsletter Just for Cross-Stitch
- Trans Pride Tapestry Cross-Stitch Pattern by Kari Nakken and SAL
- Woodenwares from Lone Elm Lane for Finishing Cross-Stitch or Punch Needle
- Rocky Horror Picture Show Cross-Stitch SAL
- Free Wedding Cross-Stitch Patterns from Gathered
- Dollhouse Sized Tiered Trays
- Cicadas and More Entomology Cross-Stitch Patterns from StitchSprout
- Cross-Stitch Quilt Blocks by StitchNMomma
- Bee Engaged on World Bee Day With Inspiration From These Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Nashville Needlework Market 2022
- Black Perspectives in Cross-Stitch from Designing to Stitching in White Spaces
- Collaboration Between Julie Jackson of Subversive Cross Stitch and Jenny Lawson The Bloggess