2023-12-23 20:16
Before we get to the list, I want to touch on a comment I see in the groups and on the blog pretty frequently about “keeping up” with the SALs. Don’t feel like you can&rsqu&hell…Read More
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2023-08-10 11:38
Craftivism, a term coined by writer and activist Betsy Greer in 2003, is a powerful movement that combines the art of crafting with the intention of creating positive social change. It is a… Read More
2023-08-03 12:01
In today’s digital age, selling handmade products online has become increasingly popular. With the rise of e-commerce platforms, artisans and crafters now have the opportunity to showc… Read More
2023-08-01 23:26
Update: Finally Framed with a beautifully made nifty little frame designed to hold an embroidery hoop from Stitch Life Studio on Etsy.
This was my last finish for 2011 and I included it… Read More
2023-07-27 11:49
Selling handmade goods online has become increasingly popular in recent years. The ability to reach a global audience and sell directly to customers has made it a lucrative option for many a… Read More
2023-07-20 12:08
In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for the success of any small business. One of the key components of establishing an online presence is choosing the… Read More
2023-07-14 22:22
As an artisan or maker, you’re constantly looking for ways to showcase and sell your unique creations to a wider audience. In the digital age, online marketplaces have become a popular… Read More
2023-05-15 01:00
Scissors have been around for thousands of years, with the earliest known examples found in ancient Egypt. While the basic design of scissors has remained relatively unchanged over the centu… Read More
2022-12-29 05:34
Before we get to the list, I want to touch on a comment I see in the groups and on the blog pretty frequently about “keeping up” with the SALs. Don’t feel like you can&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-12-28 02:13
It’s SAL announcement time again. I love keeping an eye on these projects over the course of the year, watching mystery designs come together, and seeing the customizations folks add… Read More
2021-12-10 22:03
These three sweater and sampler inspired cross stitch ornament patterns were designed to fit inside a 3-inch hoop for easy finishing. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to finish th… Read More
2021-12-06 19:46
This free ornament cross stitch pattern was designed to fit inside a 3-inch hoop, so it’s easy to finish up for display or to give as a gift.
click here to download the free round… Read More
2021-10-29 19:24
Just a cute little jack-o-lantern who is ready for the holiday season.
click here to download the PDF pattern file
This cute little jack-o-lantern cross stitch pattern is also wh… Read More
2021-04-16 19:38
My favorite part of Spring is probably the tulips blooming. Such a simple flower, but somehow also elegant and bold. Here’s a round-up of 10 of my favorite tulip cross stitch patterns… Read More
2020-12-23 18:40
Every year the list of stitch along projects grows. I love watching these projects take shape and seeing the color choices and customizations everyone adds to their own stitching.
I… Read More
2020-12-03 04:53
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been an up and down, totally weird, and sometimes frustrating kind of year. A global pandemic has that effect on things, I suppose.
I’ve been… Read More
2019-12-30 05:33
Every year there seem to be more and more stitchalongs to join, and it’s hard to choose which ones to participate in. I fully and honestly admit to lurking and just watching on a few S… Read More
2019-11-23 21:36
$4.00
Pattern size is 136 x 136 stitches. Charted in all whole cross stitching, no specialty stitches, no backstitch.
Choose your own colors for this design. While it’s char… Read More
2019-07-14 21:06
Pattern size is 70 x 66
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(the average price paid for this pattern is $3.75)
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2019-07-14 21:06
Pattern size is 70 x 66
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Enjoy and happy stitching! Read More
2019-05-29 22:20
Your cart is emptyVisit The Shop Choose which letters you’d like to add to your shopping cart for purchase: Chevron Monogram Pattern Set AA - Monogram set with four fonts included, che… Read More
2019-05-26 23:46
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Pattern size is 100 x 30. Choose your own colors and fabric
Enjoy & Happy Stitching! Read More
2019-05-01 20:50
I’ve received subscription boxes from a few different places over the years, for cross stitch and for other things like coffee and fun snacks. My first Cotton & Twine package was a… Read More
2019-04-13 22:45
Design size is 163 x 300 stitches. All whole stitches, no fractional or specialty stitching. Limited to 275 digital PDF download copies sold.
$6.50Available Copies: 275
I hope you… Read More
2019-01-18 21:09
I received the most lovely email from a reader about some of my patterns here at Stitching the Night Away, in particular about This Story Isn’t Over Yet. She asked if I would chart a s… Read More
2018-12-28 13:36
Linen and Threads 2019 Mystery Sampler SAL ~ Free ~ Back in in 2017 Linen and Threads did the first mystery sampler, and then again in 2018, and thousands of stitchers have particip… Read More
2018-12-18 17:14
$2.00
The model was stitched on 28 count opalescent Lugana fabric, a ‘solo’ piece from Silkweaver Fabrics. Finished block is 41 x 41 stitches in size.
While I do include a… Read More
2018-12-16 21:53
update: fully finished object! I picked up a silver frame while we were holiday shopping and finally did something with the Peace Tree so it could be displayed for the holidays.
I fi… Read More
2018-12-13 21:16
Stitching Ink Circles design Cirque des Triangles on 28-count opalescent Lugana hand-dyed fabric from the Ship’s Manor Little Orphan Fabrics collection with DMC# 0029
I’ve o… Read More
2018-11-19 21:07
This ornament was inspired by a combination of classic quilt designs and Celtic knot motifs. The way the blocks are laid out, you can finish it as a traditional ornament or as a biscornu if… Read More
2018-10-28 02:37
The Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are my absolute favorite pieces of literature. I’ve read all of them at least twice, and many of them thrice. This particular quot… Read More
2018-10-22 10:05
Actually finished a thing for my Mill Hill Mondays stitching this week
At some point I realized I made a tiny mistake, but I made it on both sides of the design, so I totally just flubbed… Read More
2018-10-17 13:21
I pulled this out of the neglected unfinished project pile this week and put a few stitches in it. As much as I love this piece, it is difficult to make progress on when my stitching time ha… Read More
2018-10-09 13:07
progress as of 10/9/2018
I’m stitching on 28 count evenweave from Silkweaver Expressions (this is an “old Silkweaver” and the color is no longer available but I think the c… Read More
2018-10-07 18:50
The text is the poem by Emma Lazarus that is displayed at The Statue of Liberty.
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Pattern is 377 x 277 stitches in… Read More
2018-07-30 01:24
A little criss cross, that’s all it takes. It might sound simple, but I’ve found cross stitch to be so much more than just thread, fabric and a needle. Having listened to stitche… Read More
2018-07-18 21:48
$3.00
Full pattern is 80 x 80 stitches in size and designed to fit inside a 6-inch hoop when stitched on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave fabric.
Choose any colors you’d like from y… Read More
2018-07-15 22:01
Stitched a bunch of ornaments, but you’ve been putting off the finishing? Here are step by step instructions to get your cross stitch ornaments ready to hang and have on display or giv… Read More
2018-07-02 18:18
Name Your Own Price!(for a limited time only)Your Price: $
Full pattern is 70 x 70 stitches in size and designed to fit inside a 5-inch hoop when stitched on 14 count aida or 28 count… Read More
2018-06-27 19:37
June is PRIDE month. Spread the love and show your support with these LGBTQ PRIDE themed cross stitch patterns:
PRIDE! Tattoo from Son of a Cross Stitch – available on Etsy as a full… Read More
2018-06-04 08:24
May was a complicated month out there in the real life world. My husband (Brian) had gallbladder removal surgery. Someone shot our van window out with what I assume was an Airsoft or BB gun… Read More
2018-05-20 07:00
This is a free design that was released one band at a time on the Linen and Threads website throughout 2017. You’ll find all of the information and downloads at http://linenandthreads… Read More
2018-05-13 13:51
You probably already know that I love coffee. So this design happened.
Click here to download the pattern PDF
All pattern sales here at Stitching the Night Away support my addictions to Dea… Read More
2018-05-07 16:47
Stitching mine on on 28 count hand-dyed Orange Spice evenweave from Stitchnmomma…
These blocks were stitched using two strands of Eterna Silk #3010.
If you’d like to join thi… Read More
2018-05-05 12:03
I didn’t do a post in March, because while I acquired some nice stash I hadn’t actually done much stitching. I’ve remedied that, thankfully, so I have some stitching and st… Read More
2018-05-03 06:33
Death Star Cross Stitch Kit by Stitchering – available on Amazon
Star Wars Yin-Yang (Falcon and Death Star) by CrossStitchCrochet Patterns – available on ArtFire
Millennium Falco… Read More
2018-04-22 21:18
Bookmarks are still among my favorite projects to stitch, even though I do most of my reading on my Kindle these days. Here’s a little freebie I made for you, 30 x 100 stitches in size… Read More
2018-03-01 14:25
Not so much stitching in February. Everyone was sick, there were fevers and flu bugs and just … ugh, so glad it’s March.
Stitching progress was made on:
Mill Hill Azul Calaver… Read More
2018-02-23 16:04
January Pattern
I figured since we’re using neglected threads, I might as well use some neglected fabric too. I pulled this opalescent Silkweaver fabric from my stash to stitch this mo… Read More
2018-02-19 17:05
finished all the green and blue beads on Mill Hill Azul Calavera, only purple and white beads left to add before it’s a finish
Added some more beads for my Mill Hill Mondays stitch… Read More
2018-02-05 15:40
January started off so well, I was stitching every day and I was enjoying it, things were running along smoothly. I had started a new medication over the holiday break and I was seeing some… Read More
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