Spring is finally starting to show around here. We've had a few nice days and we had our first April shower. You can stitch up your own rain cloud. The finished piece fits in a 6" hoop when stitched on 14ct Aida. Enjoy! Download the PDF here -Free Pattern Friday April 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More
The credit for this pattern goes to my husband Josh. He told me he had an idea for a pattern that he was going to make, and it just so happened to coincide with Free Pattern Friday. If you're one of the many, many people who can't stop singing "Everything is Awesome!" you will definitely appreciate this adorable Unikitty cross stitch pattern! Josh and I got to see the Lego Movie together on Valentine's Day and we both absolutely loved it. You just can't resist Unikitty, she's so adorable and such a terrific character! I haven't started this one yet, but ... Read More
Last night I did another Artisan Collective market in Batavia, thanks to everyone who came out! It's so much fun to get to talk to people about what I've created, and the kits have really been a hit! This morning we kicked off Valentine's Day with heart shaped chocolate chip pancakes and hot chocolate for breakfast. If you're looking for some fun crafts to keep you busy this Valentine's Day, here's a few options! Today is the last day to get the geometric heart cross stitch pattern on sale for only $1. You can also download the pattern to make this modern ... Read More
I wanted to make a Valentine's Day pattern, but I wanted it to be modern and nontraditional. I worked on black Aida, but the pattern is for the version on white. I used DMC thread colors - 603, 208, and 333, but feel free to customize this any way you like. I think it would look great in any color scheme! The gradient of color around the edge is inspired by the E for Eclipse cross stitch, the both have the same way the colors dissolve on the edge. The heart is about 5 inches on 14ct. I made it intending on putting it in a 6 inch hoop. It fits but I think ... Read More
I have two new patterns in the shop! This vintage camera cross stitch was a Christmas gift for my sister-in-law, she's in school for photography. I love the look of vintage cameras and I had a hard time choosing which one to stitch, but I love the shade of blue of the Diana. Buy the vintage camera pattern here. I've also added two new bird patterns to the collection. This one is a red winged blackbird. Buy the redwing blackbird pattern here. I made this barn swallow cross stitch for my mother-in-law for Christmas, I really loved the colors of this ... Read More
Here we are at the first Free Pattern Friday of 2014! I'm really excited about this pattern, hopefully you are too! I haven't stitched it up yet, but I think I'm going to start this weekend. I think this would be great in any number of color combinations, so have fun and experiment! This is about 5x5 inch when done on 14ct Aida and fits nicely in a 6 inch hoop! Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday - January 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. Shared on the Natural Suburbia and Craft Dictator ... Read More
I decided to run the first ever Hugs are Fun Black Friday Sale, and I am giving you TWO options. My personal favorite kind of discount is free shipping, Amazon Prime has spoiled me and now I hate paying for shipping. So I am offering all of you the luxury of avoiding shipping charges with the code BLACKFRI13SHIPPING. Now, if you are buying a pattern, shipping is already free, so I figured I'd throw in another deal. Use the code BLACKFRI13DISCOUNT to save 10%. Both coupon codes are good until Sunday December 1, 2013, so head over to Etsy and get ... Read More
I had planned on doing a free Christmas pattern eventually, but Laura from Bugs and Fishes organized a Christmas link up that got my butt in gear! So here it is, before Thanksgiving even, so you have plenty of time to stitch it up before Christmas! I couldn't decide what I wanted to do for the link up project and kept changing my mind. Eventually I had a sketch book page full of various animals wearing Santa hats and various winter hats and scarves, and I knew I had my pattern. Right now you're just getting the raccoon (he's new and improved from his first ... Read More