Cross-Stitch News, Lists and Links

Welcome to The Front Page of Cross- Stitch! 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.

The Front Page of Cross-Stitch is added to daily but gets wiped clean at the end of the month. Our Weekly Wednesday Newsletter is a snapshot of that week’s patterns and community news.

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Cross-Stitch News for January

Featured in Cross-Stitch:

Phoenix Queen

By Bella Filipina Designs

“She is ready to conquer the universe. Standing regal and proud, engulfed in flames, rising from the ashes. Strong, transformed, renewed. The Phoenix Queen spreading her scorching wings, brightly as ever, beaming with pride and confidence, soaring.”

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:

Stitch4Pride 2023!

Dee of Dee’s 20 Stitching is challenging stitchers to a year long stitching and learning event for the queer and trans community.

Cultural Heritage Designs:

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