Diamond art, also known as diamond painting, is a fun and relaxing craft that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves placing tiny resin “diamonds” onto a coded canvas to create a vibrant, shimmering piece of art. But have you ever wondere...

This post is going to show you 26 ways to finish and display your stitched cross stitch projects. You can choose from framing, mounting, or hanging the finished cross stitch, but why stop there! The possibilities are endless. There are many different...

Are you looking for some fun and creative ways to spend your time? Then why not try out these 15 free bookmark cross stitch patterns! I’ve curated a list of free printable counted cross stitch patterns, featuring flowers, hearts, dogs, dinosaurs book...

Cross stitch and needlepoint are two popular forms of embroidery that I have taught for over 17 years. Did you know you can convert a cross stitch pattern into a needlepoint design? Let’s explore how. Check out my great range of patterns in my shop h...

Cross stitching on plastic canvas opens up a world of creative possibilities. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, this versatile medium allows you to bring your designs to life with ease. With its perforated plastic mesh, stitching...

If like me you’ve been lazy after a beading session or you’ve simply collected lots of junk beads in a box. There will come a time when you will want to sort them. Now picking through them individually is VERY time consuming. So Inspired by Lego sort...

Daimond painting or crystal art as it’s sometimes called is a fairly new craft but has a lot of similarities with cross stitch. I recently tried a diamond painting kit and I loved the easy way you could produce a design. It got me thinking could I us...

Hi!It's that time again. Have you cast your vote for which colour palette you'd like to see my members chart in. Which one is your favourite? Here's a sneak peek of the colour palettesYou can vote for which one you would like to see this Friday here...

Hi!The first members pattern of June is now live!You voted for the citrus colour palettePattern reveal!I do hope you love the fresh lemon design. Inspired by vintage enamel signage and my love of bold graphics in pastel colours.Get the patternIf you'...

Hi ,It’s Friday Freebie time! This week’s exclusive is Italian summer inspired Pomodoro pattern. Remember it is available only for a limited time, so don’t miss your chance to grab it before it moves to my Ko-fi and Etsy shops!👉 Download the Pattern...

Hi!It's a new month and I'm excited to get designing some summer patterns. Did you know that I offer membership with my ko-fi page?There are three different tiers you can choose your level of support. Every member helps support craftcartwright to kee...

Hi ,🎉 It’s Friday Freebie time! This week’s exclusive is Italian summer inspired Limoncello pattern. ✨Remember it is available only for a limited time, so don’t miss your chance to grab it before it moves to my Ko-fi and Etsy shops!👉 Download the...