Come for the X’s and stay for the Oh’s! Cross-stitch may start as a hobby, but it can quickly turn into a lifestyle. See what’s new and fun, or check out some resources below.
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- The Front Page: up-to-date news
- Weekly Wednesday: a snapshot of the news every week
- Curated Collections: roundups of patterns, products or gifts
- Designer Spotlight: inspiring, unconventional, motivating
- Or see below for resources, tools, and links
Resources
- Cross-Stitch Magazines
- CrossStitcher (UK)
- Down the Rabbit Hole (AU)
- Just CrossStitch (US)
- Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine (US)
- The World of Cross Stitching (UK)
- XStitch Magazine (UK)
- Cross Stitch Crazy and Cross Stitch Gold shuttered in 2020
- The Gift of Stitching Magazine (AU) archives
Helpful Tools
- Anchor to DMC (Yarn Tree)
- DMC to Anchor (Yarn Tree)
- DMC to Splendor (Rainbow Gallery)
- Kreinik to Treasure Braid (Rainbow Gallery)
- Silk thread conversions to Kreinik
- Cross Stitch Calculator (Fat Quarter Shop)
- Cross Stitch Calculator (Yarn Tree)
- Floss Palette Generator (Stitch Palettes)
- Skin Tone Chart (Lord Libidan)
- Skin Tone Customization (Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery)
Industry Links
- Fiber Talk (podcast)
- Lord Libidan (designer, blogger)
- Mr. X Stitch (designer, blogger, author)
- Nashville Needlework Market and Beth Johnson (wholesale show)
- Stitching the Night Away – Big List of SALs 2002
Latest Featured Posts
- Nashville Needlework Market 2023
- 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
- The Dark Queen of the Seas by Autumn Lane Stitchery is Now Available
- Free Mini Bouquet Samplers from Jeannette Douglas Designs
- 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
- Dyed Bottle Brush Trees
- 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
- Halloween Coffin Decorations from Michaels
- 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
- 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
- Store and Organize Punch Needle Floss and Supplies with StitchBow from DMC
- Freeday the 13th – Free, Goth Cross-Stitch Patterns Released Every Month on the 13th
- A Collection of Cross-Stitch Bookmark Patterns from Rogue Stitchery
- Free STL File to Make a 3D Printed Embroidery Hoop Frame
- Tiered Tray Roundup Made From Gorgeous Resin
- VACCINATED Cross-Stitch Pattern by HealTHCareEmbroidery
- A Year of Christmas Stitching: Free Cross-Stitch Charts from Tangled Threads and Things
- Erin of Steel City Stitchers Has a Quick Solution for Organizing Cross-Stitch Fabric
- Haven’t Found Your Perfect Tiered Tray? Take a Look at This Roundup from Etsy!
- May the Fourth Be With Grogu as He Cosplays in These Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Free Digital Chart for the Alice in Wonderland Mystery SAL by Owlforest Embroidery
- Celebration of Needlework Nashua Show May 12th – 16th 2021
- Aster’s Amazing Adventure: A Cross-Stitch Subscription SAL by FuzzyFoxDesigns
- Grab Your Magnets and Washers for Michael’s Spring Sale on Metal Accents
- New Barbara Ana Designs Mystery SAL: Garden of Dreams
- Satsuma Street’s Secret SAL: The Wizard of Oz
- Journaling with Cross-Stitch Smalls
- Gathered To Host Free Cross-Stitch Patterns from Closed Magazine Cross Stitch Crazy
- The Pixels That Made Us Cross-Stitch SAL by Pix Stitch
- See This #StitchHack for Stitching on Plastic Canvas from LamaCrossStitch
