Cross Stitch Ideas and Tutorials

A more casual alternative to a traditional frame, a pillow or cushion cover with a 'fabric frame' is a great way to display your completed cross stitch projects!

Here you will find a whole host of free Halloween patterns to suit your silly, scary, or excited mood.

Learn how to create a Valentine's Day heart with blackwork embroidery!

Use this free cross-stitch pattern to make a beautiful bargello-pattern heart!

This page is a DIY cross-stitch guide for mounting and framing your project. I'm a professional picture framer for over 20 years and I'll answer any questions regarding mounting stitchery.

Use this free heart-cross stitch pattern to decorate for Valentine's Day! I've also included a brief description and history of the gingham pattern.

By cleaning and framing your finished needlework projects yourself, you ensure they are properly framed and cared for, and save a lot of money on professional framing!

When you see a finished project created by cross stitch do you think "I could never do that"? Well, think the again - you can and you could produce your first piece of work within a matter of hours.

The single crochet stitch is the foundation for all other crochet stitches. In this article, learn how to work the single crochet stitch with step-by-step photos and video.