Celebrate spring with this modern cross stitch pattern! This is the first in a series of four showcasing each season. Hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, and alliums form an intricate mandala, with butterflies in the corners and two dancing hummingbirds in the center. Beautiful texture is created with... Read more
Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring quilt blocks but done in cross stitch! Note from the designer, "I've done two versions of this design, both the same size, but using different color palettes and mixing up the squares a bit. I find the darker version to be more dramatic and the lighter version... Read more
Introducing a new monthly home series. These are small and fun to stitch bowl fillers. Stitch one or stitch all. These designs will be perfect to add to already stitched pieces for each month. They will use a color scheme matching the month/season of the year. Only small details will change from... Read more
Midnight Garden blends the timeless charm of Quaker motifs with the graceful beauty of florals, creating a piece that feels both rooted in tradition and beautifully current. The balance of structured, historic forms and flowing botanicals gives this design broad appeal - perfect for stitchers who... Read more
In 2024, I released my 324 cross stitch pattern. I followed that up with 324: The Sequel, which used the same DMC colors, but involved all different types of stitches. In 2025, I released 365: A Year in Stitches cross stitch pattern. Given the excitement and enthusiasm I saw in the cross stitch... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a lovely geometric floral design!
Pattern is stitched on 32 count linen using Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count is 103 x 147. Finished size is 6.5" x 9.25".
The fish in this design form a tessellation, which is a repeating pattern with no gaps (think about the prints of the artist M.C. Escher). Even under water, my geometric math brain influences my cross stitch designs!
Model stitched on 32 count Rain Country French linen from Wichelt using... Read more
While I enjoy looking all around me in the world (such as carpets and wall decor), for cross stitch design inspiration, sometimes I just need to remember to look up. When I did one day, I was looking at a beautiful stained glass ceiling. The geometry appealed to me and I knew a pattern inspired by... Read more
What could be the finale for a series of cross stitch patterns that feature lots and lots of different colors? A design created using all 482 solid colors of DMC! There are a total of 482 different motifs, each stitched with a different color.
Model stitched on 36 count Antique White... Read more
Funky Bird is a joyful celebration of color, pattern, and playful detail that instantly draws the eye. Florals, leaves, geometric motifs, and a lively little bird create movement and personality throughout the design, giving stitchers that irresistible "just one more section" feeling as each... Read more
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".
Introducing a new monthly home series. These are small and fun to stitch bowl fillers. Stitch one or stitch all. These designs will be perfect to add to already stitched pieces for each month. They will use a color scheme matching the month/season of the year. Only small details will change from... Read more
I have sometimes found inspiration for a new cross stitch design when looking at quilt patterns and that was certainly the case when I spotted a 2-toned Mariner's Compass block at a quilt show. This design lends itself to any two colors that appeal to the stitcher.
Inspired by a common Amish quilt pattern and with colors based off of one such quilt in a museum, this cross stitch design can be finished as a miniature quilt, as the model was using a stand from Ackfeld Manufacturing.
Model stitched on 32 count Navy Zweigart linen using 23 DMC threads. Stitch count is 108 x 108. Finished size is 6.75" x 6.75".
This design captures the peaceful beauty of a garden in bloom, blending graceful florals with gentle shapes and balanced pattern to create a piece that feels calm, uplifting, and inviting. Inspired by the quiet joy and natural harmony of spring, the composition offers visual restfulness while still... Read more