Mini Cross-Stitch Ornaments is one of the latest publications produced by Kooler Design Studio and Leisure Arts. As you know, it is never too early to start on your ... Read More

I have stitched a lot of Cross Stitch projects in my life-time. Personally, for small projects like ornaments or gift tags, I do not mind using a kit, but ... Read More

I recently found a source for candlewicking thread. I prefer to use the "real thing" for my projects even though cotton embroidery floss and perle cotton thread work too. ... Read More

Here's what some of my favorite crafty bloggers have been up to this week: About.com Family CraftsWhat are your cleaning tips for crafting with kids? Please take a moment to share ... Read More

100Karen posted this question in the Forum: I am working on a very large cross stitch project and using a tilted hoop. How do I avoid making the stitched I ... Read More

Photo © Connie G. Barwick Like Cross Stitch, Hardanger Embroidery is a counted thread embroidery style. This free Small Cross pattern is simple enough for beginners. Because it ... Read More

The other day, my dear Husband came flying into the house hollering, "Come outside and bring your camera!" This is not that unusual, so I knew the drill. ... Read More

I really enjoy trying out different flosses and fibers after mostly stitching with cotton floss for years. Recently I had a chance to stitch with some floss made of ... Read More

When stitching a large project that incorporates cross stitch and back stitch, I usually save the back stitch for last. This lets me check back over the entire project ... Read More

To all the dads and families celebrating today - Happy Father's Day! It is always a bittersweet day for me since my father died when I was in my ... Read More

Here's the latest from some of my favorite Crafty Bloggers: Mixed Media ArtistHere's a way to combine planning with serendipity when you paint fabrics! CraftyPodTake a handful of buttons and some craft ... Read More

Friends are one of the things that make life sweet. I have been blessed with more than my share. I love keeping up with my friends in the ... Read More

To create the back stitch variation Whipped Back Stitch, first you stitch a back stitch line - then you whip it. (For some reason, every time I think of ... Read More

Beanjellybean sent in this photo of her World Map Project. She stitched the Jo Verso design for her niece. Learn the story of Beanjellybean's World Map Project. ... Read More

I remember watching the TV show Land of the Lost. I wasn't surprised to hear that Will Ferrell's recent remake of Land of the Lost didn't do very well ... Read More

Can you help this stitcher out? ... I just had new countertops/backsplashes installed in my kitchen. I don't want to use just any old switch-plate covers and outlet covers. ... Read More

I find I do my best stitching in the evening while I am watching TV or a DVD on my computer. But, just about anytime I have time to ... Read More

The free Be Kind to Others pattern uses a good number of specialty stitches. It will be a fun project for learning some new stitches if you want to expand ... Read More

Here's what's been going on with some of my favorite crafty bloggers this week: The Impatient Crafter - Ranger has a three day intensive university and Madge has the 411 after ... Read More

I watch a lot of documentaries and travel shows. (Lest I sound stuffy, I also watch House, Burn Notice, Dollhouse and a few other of my favorites too.) ... Read More

Surfing the web for cool Cross Stitch things this week I found plenty to share with you. Here are a just a few of the cool things I discovered: Photo ... Read More

Browsing around the Cross Stitch universe, I recently discovered what is by far the most unsettling Cross Stitch piece I have ever seen. I don't usually bat an eye ... Read More

The free Yoruba Forgiveness Proverb pattern is stitched with two different colors of Caron Impressions floss on blush 14-count fabric from Charles Craft. This was my first time stitching with ... Read More

I got a DM (direct message) from @TracyLee on Twitter this week that asked, "Do you subscribe to or purchase any cross stitch magazines? Which is your favorite?" She indicated ... Read More

I remember the first time I really understood the attraction and interest folk art stirs up in people. I was visiting Howard Finster's Paradise Garden. Mr. Finster, now ... Read More

There used to be this awesome Needlecraft store where I live. I miss it so much. I guess there was just not enough business to keep it going. ... Read More

For the longest time, I only stitched with regular cotton floss. I branched out into silk floss a few years ago, and now I will try to stitch with ... Read More

Here's the latest from some of my favorite Crafty Bloggers: CraftypodSister Diane muses on how we crafters can help keep our favorite websites, magazines, and TV shows alive in a tough ... Read More

My favorite Halloween costume ever was the year I dressed up as a zombie. I had so much fun. It was way better than the time I went ... Read More

If you follow me on Twitter you know that this past week my father-in-law was in the hospital. (We are finally home - YAY!) I stayed with him ... Read More

I received this question via Twitter from @coffeyfiend. She asks, "When you are following a pattern, how do you choose to keep track of what you've done? Do you ... Read More

Have I mentioned lately how much I love variegated flosses? The free Mayan Temple Pattern is shown here as stitched with two strands of Gloriana 12-ply silk floss. ... Read More

Allym24fan posted this in the forum recently:"Is there anything better? A 1/2 yard of linen and a fresh pack of needles. A new project ready to go. The first stitches ... Read More

Photo Courtesy Kooler Design Studios, Inc. Spring Sampler designed by Sandy Orton of Kooler Design Studios, includes images of seed packs, four leaf clovers and other imaged that will remind ... Read More

I am always on the lookout for new embroidery flosses (As I have written before, I am something of a "flossaholic"). So, when a reader emailed me to ask ... Read More