How to do chain stitch

I love to do freestyle embroidery as well as cross stitch. Last week I love about how I mastered French Knots, which are great for adding texture. Another of my favourite stitches for texture and lettering is chain stitch. Here’s a simple tutorial fo...

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Jan 08, 2026
How to make a patchwork cross stitch pincushion

If you’ve ever finished a cross stitch embroidery project and wondered what you could do with it rather than simple frame it. Then this is the post for you! Here’s how to make a patchwork cross stitch pincushion for the perfect addition to your sewin...

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Jan 08, 2026
FREE Patchwork camel cross stitch pattern

Download this stunning free Patchwork camel cross stitch pattern here today. Grab the printable pdf embroidery chart and create a beautiful piece of stitched art work. Pattern dimensions New to cross stitch? Find everything you need in my beginners g...

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Jan 08, 2026
FREE Patchwork frog cross stitch pattern

If you are looking for a fun and creative way to express your love for cross stitching, then the patchwork frog cross stitch pattern is just what you need. Pattern dimensions Stitchers gallery Buy the kit to get stitching! You will need: You can also...

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Jan 08, 2026
FREE Patchwork frog laser file SVG

I have been having a real thing for frogs recently in my design work and I love combining them with my geometric designs. This patchwork frog laser file is the latest design and it uses a quilt pattern with stars and flowers as the fill for the frog...

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Jan 08, 2026
10 FREE Mandala cross stitch patterns

Looking for some easy Mandala patterns for cross stitch charts? I've been working on my pattern design this last week and I've created ten, modern, simple, free mandala cross stitch … The post 10 FREE Mandala cross stitch patterns appeared first on C...

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Jan 02, 2026
Bagpipes Gnome cross stitch (free pattern)

Today I'm sharing this free bagpipes gnome printable cross stitch pattern, designed from a request in my facebook group Club CraftCartwright. Grab your printable pdf chart for this fun design … The post Bagpipes Gnome cross stitch (free pattern) appe...

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Dec 31, 2025
Should you wash Aida cloth before cross stitching?

Aida cloth is a fabric that is used for cross stitch. It is formed in a grid pattern. It can also come pre - printed with a larger grid on … The post Should you wash Aida cloth before cross stitching? appeared first on Craft with Cartwright.

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Dec 31, 2025
Free Cross Stitch Heart SVG Cut File

If you love the look of embroidery but want a faster way to achieve it, this free Cross Stitch Heart SVG is perfect for your crafting projects. Whether you use … The post Free Cross Stitch Heart SVG Cut File appeared first on Craft with Cartwright.

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Dec 31, 2025