The 2025 Nashville Needlework Market cook book, "Happiness is Homemade," was designed especially for stitchers! A perfect blend of favorite recipes and 53 stitching charts. Heartwarming stories and sweet photographs from 99 contributing needlework businesses
Patterns are stitched on varies fabrics using DMC, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, Krenik, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch counts are listed above, finished sizes are listed as well. If not listed, threads needed for those patterns were listed.
What Other Stitchers Are Saying (100% of reviews are from verified purchases)
from United States on 02/22/2026 - Nashville Cookbook I just love the recipes and the added free cross stitch patterns! I have stitched a couple of the patterns and I can’t decide which recipe to try first!
This is my second Nashville cookbook and I never knew that they existed until I saw it on 123 Stitch.com. I recommend this cookbook to anyone who loves cooking and baking as well as the added plus of some small cross stitch patterns by well known companies.
from United States on 12/28/2025 - A Feast! lots of cooking ideas, lots of stitching ideas, this is going to be a great year!
from United States on 06/10/2025
from Ireland on 05/14/2025 It’s the first time I purchased this cook book. I absolutely love it. The patterns are beautiful and from great designers . I will definitely start buying the cook book when it comes out next yr from 123 Stitch. A great company to buy all sorts of delicious things from.
Plus postage is very reasonable.
from Canada on 05/11/2025 - NASHVILLE COOKBOOK Piece of crap, ripoff etc.
from United Kingdom on 05/10/2025 - Book A delightful little book
from Australia on 05/06/2025 - Nice little book My first time buying this annual recipe book. It is well presented and I like the spiral binding.
from United States on 05/06/2025 Love the Needleworkcookbooks, they have such cute patterns and recipes
from United States on 05/02/2025 - Nice Nice book. Wished symbols on patterns were larger.
from United States on 04/30/2025 - Love Cookbooks I seem to collect cookbooks. Can't wait to have a few minutes to sit down and see what goodies are there to fix and stitch.
from United States on 04/26/2025 - Very nice! I found so many great recipes in here. I love it!
from United States on 04/24/2025 - A Collector's Item that is Useful As always, great patterns and recipes. Must have for your cross-stitch collection.
from United States on 04/15/2025 - Cookbook The recipe parts are very tasteful sounding in looking at various recipes. However I was a tad turned off by the choices of small cross stitch designs, not what I expected!
from United States on 04/14/2025 love the happiness is homemade book, there are a few projects i will be doing. love 1-2-3 stitch, keep up the good work. you are my go to place when looking for something.thank you.
from United States on 04/13/2025 - this cookbook is the BEST! I love the recipes & the included small cross stitch designs. Fun to relate to the designers, as I get to know them more.
I have ordered several as gifts to stitchy friends.
from United States on 04/12/2025 - National Needlework Cookbook Great recipes and cross stitch patterns. Varies yearly.
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from United States on 04/12/2025
from United States on 04/12/2025 - Needlework Cookbook I love this cookbook!! The recipes are great and the added cross stitch patterns are a bonus!!
from United States on 04/09/2025 - It's a keeper! I got one copy for myself & one for my Stitch & Bitch friend...we love the book.....besides the recipes we have picked out several CCS to make! YaHoo!
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Happiness is Homemade Cookbook Loved the recipes in this. Unlike other cookbooks, they are easy to follow and you don't have to buy expensive ingredients that other book have. I also love the charts included in it.
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Crafter Cookbook Love the combination of cross stitch and cooking! The recipes sound great and there are a lot of good looking patterns in here.
from United States on 04/09/2025
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Nice book for a XS friend gift too. There are interesting recipes galore. Also, lots of small charts for ornaments. Like tomatoes and a Peanut Butter Blossom Cooky!
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Sweet cookbook! So glad I ordered! Nice recipes, stitch patterns.
from United States on 04/09/2025
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Like the patterns and recipes
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Not great. The book is hard to read due to how crowded or busy the pages are.
from United States on 04/09/2025 - Recipes and Cross Stitch These have been great little books. I have bought one every year since they came out.
The 2026 Nashville Needlework Market cook book, "Happiness is Homemade," was designed especially for stitchers! A perfect blend of favorite recipes and 50 stitching charts. Heartwarming stories and sweet photographs from needlework businesses!
It's an enchanted kitchen filled with sweet Halloween treats and spooky characters! Perfect for stitchers who love fun and whimsical Halloween designs.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Milk & Honey linen by Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 68W x 224H. Finished size is 4.25" x 14"
Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring bright flowers with the phrase "Make today a happy day"!
Pattern is stitched on 14 count white Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 133 x 95. Finished size is 9.5" x 6.79". It is finished on Thatched Seafoam linen from Moda Fabrics with raw edges of cross stitch exposed, then fringed..
Happy Holidays Bauble brings joyful mid-century charm to the season with a bright, nostalgic feel that instantly catches the eye. Stitched in frosty blue and inspired by vintage holiday cards and decor, this design blends retro style with classic seasonal cheer - a look that feels both playful and... Read more
Chocolate Bunnies Needle Book is a cute accessory for your needles and has an inside pocket to hold a few notions.
Chocolate Bunnies Needle Book is stitched on 36 count linen with one strand of floss over two linen threads with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss... Read more
Note from the designer: I feel like it's a cheery little design that can be stitched for any occasion - you could even omit the flag and stitch some extra flowers in its place if it's to be stitched for a birthday or anniversary.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato by Fiber on a Whim... Read more
Stylized monochromatic florals are the feature in both of these statement finishes. The more traditional framed piece is worked on beautifully mottled fabric. The pillow features only the floral portion of the pattern and was stitched on low count fabric before using traditional pillow finishing... Read more
A heartfelt tribute to the joy of stitching, featuring a blue bird perched on a tomato pincushion. The button jar filled with vintage mother of pearl buttons makes this design pop. This piece will make a lovely addition to your shop's year-round offerings.
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring the phrase "His grace is sufficient"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Brown Sugar Lugana by Fiber on a Whim using DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 57 and the finished size is 6.63" x 3.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring two beautiful peacocks!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Mojito Smoothie Linen by Grace Notes Fabrics with Pirate & Robin Threads (Pigeon). The stitch count is 53 x 58 and the finished size is 2.94" x 3.22".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring the phrase "Mercy there was great and grace was free"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen by Zweigart using DMC floss. The stitch count is 50 x 136 and the finished size is 2.78" x 7.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring the phrase "Chosen, Cherished, Loved Forever"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Brown Sugar Linen by Fiber on a Whim using DMC Threads. The stitch count is 78 x 90 and the finished size is 4.88" x 5.63".
Cross stitch pattern from Textilly Crafts featuring beautiful flowers with the phrase "A Stitcher's Garden"!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Winter Mint Linen by Atomic Ranch using Pirate & Robin Threads. The stitch count is 69 x 65 and the finished size is 3.83" x 3.61".
You sit by the window as storm-colored light filters in through the leaded glass panes, casting curious shadows on your books and curios. But a flickering candle fights against the gloom. And in your lap, a cat purrs.
Model stitched on 16 count Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 127 x 110 and the finished size is 7.9" x 6.9".
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring Wisdom, part of the Virtues series.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. Not Another Sampler linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 81 x 55 with a finished size of 4.5" x 3.06".