Paper cross stitch

One of the crafts I want to try more of this year is embroidery on paper. It’s a fun way to add texture to a collage or just make a picture funnier or more interesting. I have this idea of tr…

If you want to design your own cross stitch patterns, there are a couple of different ways to go about it. If you’re starting with a picture or a logo using a program online where you can upl…

Add a custom handmade look to your scrapbook projects by cross stitching your own embellishments. yes, it is possible to cross stitch on paper! This tutorial over at Stitched Modern, shows you how.…

Want to teach your kids how to cross stitch? You will love this free printable. These Adorable Animal Printable Cross Stitch Cards are easy to make and are fun for the whole family. Perfect for a rainy day, these animal paper crafts are a great activity to try with your kids to keep them from getting bored, or spending the day watching too much tv. Kids can be entertained by designing and cross stitching wooly jumpers or sweaters for their new animal friends. Everyone will love making these…

Curious about cross stitching on perforated paper? Read on to find out why you might want to, what you can do with it PLUS a free love hearts sweets pattern for you to try out.

Cross-stitching has been my couchtime jam lately. I love the patterns in this book (read my interview with Julie Jackson here), and was inspired to try and make some of my own! Read on to learn one technique for making your own cross-stitch patterns (no Photoshop required). You will need:...

Make hand stitched greetings cards with free card stitching patterns and a step-by-step paper embroidery tutorial.

This is a technique that isn’t strictly cross stitch, but you could do it in cross stitch if you wanted to. Embroidery on paper isn’t difficult, you just have to create holes to sew thr…

How to frame your own cross stitch pieces on a budget using the lacing method