If your a regular reader here at craftcartwright you’ll know I love counted cross stitch. But sometimes I like the simplicity of a stamped pattern. However I love to design my own things, so I wanted to make my own custom stamped cross stitch. And no...

Thanks to HTVRONT for sending this machine for review. All opinions are my own. I’ll be honest I love trying out new equipment and always managed to find room to squeeze in a new machine in my studio. So I am happy to be working with HTRONT testing o...

Download the free printable pdf Fruit slices colouring page here. Perfect for children and adults to colour in. Fresh and fun, comic book style citrus fruit slices, in a sea of bubbles. What paper should I print my colouring page on? Normal copier pa...

Add some greenery to your craft project with this free Swiss cheese plant (monstera) cross stitch pattern. Perfect for beginner stitchers, this pattern features a detailed design that will add texture and colour to any project. Get creative and start...

I love a sampler and what better way to welcome in the next season with this cheerful Spring sampler cross stitch pattern. Download it for free! This spring sampler features my favourite things from the season. I love getting back out in the garden i...

April showers for this months, free Hello cross stitch pattern! Download the printable pdf chart of my Hello April free cross stitch pattern. Quick and easy design perfect for beginners! *Now updated, so you can choose a chart with or without backsti...

Blackwork is a form of embroidery that generally uses black threads, although other colours can be used. It is formed of repeating geometric patterns and is usually used to fill in shapes and create different textures. How to do Blackwork embroidery?...

I have been looking for new ways to frame my embroidery and cross stitch projects, as there are only so many hoops you can hang on the wall. This DIY fuse bead frame was the perfect project for framing not only my embroider projects but also small ar...

Don’t like ad’s or scrolling? Buy the file in my ko-fi shop. Download this free folk art circle svg. It’s perfect for cutting from vinyl or htv. Alternatively, if you have a laser, it is great for engraving on wood, mirror or acrylic. Want to know mo...

SVG’s are a common graphics file. It stands for scalable vector graphics which means they can be easily resized and don’t lose their quality in the process. You will find them widely available for use with digital cutting machines and lasers. Can I u...