Free Pattern Friday – Quilt Block Cross Stitch

I was trying to come up with what this month's free pattern should be when Stephanie from Swoodson Says suggested I make a pattern to correspond with National Quilting Month. Apparently the third Saturday in March is National Quilting Day, this year it's March 21. Making quilt block cross stitch patterns was on my list but then I did the Quilty Stitches sampler and it fell by the wayside. I pulled out my copy of Modern One-Block Quilts: 22 Fresh Patchwork Projects* (you can read my review here!) and I picked out the Alternating Stars block to make a pattern ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – Make Something Every Day!

This month's first Friday really snuck up on me! Suddenly it's a new year and I need to make a pattern within the next day! But I have one for you, and I hope it'll be a good motivation for you this year! I set a lot of goals in regards to what I plan on creating this year, but really none of that is really important. It doesn't matter if I finish 20 cross stitches or 2. All that really matters is that I'm taking the time every day to make something, anything. The finished piece will fit in a 6" hoop when done on 14ct Aida. Download the PDF here - Free Pattern ... Read More

More Free Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Patterns!

I released the Christmas ornament cross stitch pattern for the last Free Pattern Friday and I had so much fun making it that I put together some more variations! Switch up the colors and there are endless possibilities! If you stitch any of these up, I'd love to see! Either tag me on Instagram, @hugsarefun or send me an email with a picture! rebecca at hugsarefun dot com Enjoy! Download the PDF here - Ornament Cross Stitch Patterns There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – New York City Skyline

I created this pattern for a Christmas gift so I can't show off what I did with it yet. However, it worked out really well and I thought some of you might have use for a NYC skyline cross stitch pattern. It's very simple and you could customize it and use any colors you'd like. You also don't need to stitch the entire space, I just did the outline and it worked out really well! The finished piece is less than 9" wide and 4" tall when done on 14ct Aida. Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday November 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, ... Read More

English Paper Pieced Candy Corn Pattern!

So this is going to be an early Free Pattern Friday, and it's a different kind of pattern! Instead of a cross stitch pattern, I made my first ever English paper piecing pattern. I'm posting it today instead of Friday because tomorrow will be the big link up of all the awesome Halloween projects that everyone made! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs organized a Halloween crafty tutorial link up. I did a Christmas one last year and a flower one this last spring so I was excited to take part. I am usually so bad about making projects based on a holiday or season, ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – Origami Crane

When Josh and I got married I folded 1,000 paper cranes and used them as decorations at our reception. Ever since then, origami cranes have had a special place in my heart. I've been wanting to make a crane cross stitch pattern for a long time and finally sat down and did it! And it's my gift to you. Why not stitch 1,000? The finished crane is about 4x2 inches when done on 14ct. Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday September 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – ICE CREAM!

I am doing yet another swap, because I can't resist myself. This one is an ice cream themed pencil case swap, so I've had ice cream on the brain lately! So ice cream seemed like the perfect pattern for this month's Free Pattern Friday, who doesn't love ice cream in August? It can be customized with any colors so stitch up your favorite flavors! When done on 14ct, this should fit in a 6" hoop. Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday August 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – It’s a Cat!

This month's pattern was a request for a friend who wanted to cross stitch a cat as a gift. I was really struggling with getting this to look right, so Josh came to the rescue and helped out. He did a great job, so enjoy! Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday July 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More