Cross stitching is a timeless art that has been practiced for centuries. It is a form of embroidery that involves creating a picture or design by sewing X-shaped stitches onto fabric. The beauty of cross stitch lies in its simplicity, yet it can produce intricate and detailed works of art. Let’s look at a little bit of the history of cross stitching … The First Recorded Cross Stitch Pattern Jane Bostocke Sampler at the Victoria and Albert Museum The first cross stitch pattern ever recorded was discovered in Egypt, and it dates back to the 6th century AD. The pattern, which was found on a piece ..read more

We definitely need more kindness and love. source: One of a Kind There are several other adorable free cross stitch patterns available with this one as well at https://nakazdyhumor.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-cross-stitch-wzorcownia-ria-lanser.html ..read more

Looking for some quick stitches to celebrate PRIDE this year? Check out these seven free Pride cross stitch patterns to get things started…. Pride Banner (great for a pin or shirt) via Gathered.com Pride Elements via Cross Stitch Foxy Pride Bees via Olivias Atelier (different sizes and more bees available, definitely check it out) Home Pride Home via Ikea Rainbow Daisy via Cross Stitch Quest Love Rainbow Block via Stitching the Night Away Love is Love from Robyn Kayla Stitch via Stitch and Resist (there are a good handful of awesome free PRIDE cross stitch patterns here, and other amazing them ..read more

While we wait for season two of our favorite angel and demon, I went looking for some Good Omens cross stitch patterns and came across this loveliness on Tumblr … source: https://forineffablereasons.tumblr.com/post/187711947613/the-good-omens-cross-stitch-pattern-now ..read more

Cliffside Stitches SALs https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/ Snarky and Modern Gothic Valentine SAL https://facebook.com/groups/snarkyandmodern The Steady Thread Blackwork SAL https://thesteadythread.com/pages/sal-2023 Fox & Rabbit Annual SAL https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/ Nerdstitchalong https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdstitchalong/ Peppermint Purple Annual SAL https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2023-sal-details Pixel Prime Women in Video Games SAL https://pixelprimecrossstitch.blogspot.com/p/pixsal2023.html Crafty Geeks and Fiber Freaks Whovian Mystery SAL https ..read more

I did not expect to find a free cross stitch pattern from Ikea, but here we are and it’s awesome. At least it will be easier to assemble than that bookshelf in the corner source: Ikea You’ll find Home Pride Home on the Ikea website at https://www.ikea.com/au/en/this-is-ikea/community-engagement/make-lgbt-people-feel-at-home-pub9eaedea0 ~ there’s also a downloadable sticker design that’s super fun (or you can go directly to the cross stitch pattern PDF file here ..read more

Looking for a stitchalong to join? Here are a few free cross stitch SALs from around the web that are taking place in 2022… (in no particular order) Linen & Threads SAL https://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long  Peppermint Purple Blackwork SAL https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2022-sal-details The Steady Thread Blackwork Garden SAL https://thesteadythread.com/pages/sal-2022 Snarky and Modern Weekly Blackwork SAL https://www.facebook.com/groups/snarkyandmodern Pixel Prime Power-Up Plaza SAL https://pixelprimecrossstitch.blogspot.com/p/pixsal2022.html ..read more

If you’re interested in experimenting or practicing some specialty stitches in your cross stitch projects, this free pattern from Lakeside Needlecraft might be the perfect thing to add to your stash source: Lakeside Needlecraft Get the pattern on their site at https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/lakeside-needlecraft-speciality-stitches-free-pdf-cross-stitch-chart-26567-p.asp Enjoy and happy stitching ..read more

This adorable free Halloween sampler featuring a cauldron, cats, pumpkins, spiders, and bats is free from The World in Stitches source: The World in Stitches The pattern is 65 x 93 stitches in size and uses some fun DMC thread colors. You could definitely add some glow-in-the-dark thread for an extra spooky effect You’ll find all the details and pattern download on their site here. Enjoy and happy stitching ..read more

I openly admit that I like social distancing. I’ve always disliked people in my personal bubble of space, standing in line was stressful and crowds are the worst. So, I totally feel this mood… source: Sassi Stitch You’ll find this and plenty of other fun cross stitch patterns over at Sassi Stitch. Enjoy and happy stitching ..read more