My love for Scotland has been on my mind lately and I wanted to create something to somewhat commemorate our time here. The Scottish thistle has been one of those favourite Scottish things that consistently jumps out at me, so I thought I would try my hand at stitching up a Scottish Thistle Cross Stitch Pattern. I'm pretty much in love with the result! **This pattern is free and for personal use only.** Supplies: Scottish Thistle Cross Stitch Pattern DMC 208, 209, 3345, 3347, C550, ... Read More
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Harry Potter Dementor Cross Stitch Pattern
We've had Harry Potter on the brain more than ever before now that we live in Edinburgh. We're surrounded by Harry Potter gift shops and places that inspired the books. It's a lot of fun to walk through town and see the inspirations behind Hogwarts and Diagon Alley. Every time there's a dress up day at school, we're overrun by kids in wizard cloaks. I had a lot of fun creating this Harry Potter Dementor Cross Stitch Pattern, even if it did take me a Hogwarts year to stitch it up. **This ... Read More
Merry and Bright Cross Stitch Hoop
I've been amassing a pile of felt and fabric scraps from various Christmas projects that needed to be used. Because my go-to craft supplies have become more precious since the move (harder and more expensive to come by), I've held onto every last bit for use in another project. I pulled some of my scraps together to make this festive little Merry and Bright Cross Stitch Hoop and it has added yet another pop of homemade Christmas cheer to our family room. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Madeline Quote Cross Stitch Pattern
My first-born daughter was always going to be Madeline and I never had any doubt that my first-born would *be* a daughter. I fell in love with the Madeline books as a child and her name was just the prettiest name I had ever heard. Today our Madeline turns ten. I can remember being pregnant with her like it was yesterday and I really don't know where the time has gone. I stitched up this Madeline Quote Cross Stitch Pattern as a gift to her as she enters double digits. This pattern is a ... Read More
Eight Ort Storage Ideas
Many stitchers hold onto their orts (the small leftover bits of thread that occur when you're doing an embroidery or cross stitch project). I'll admit that I hadn't until a couple of years ago, but I wish now that I had discovered the practice sooner! I asked my stitching friends forever and ever ago what they did with their orts and I love seeing all the different ways they've hung onto their pretty thread ends. I've rounded up Eight Ort Storage Ideas for you to get stitchy inspiration ... Read More
Udderly Smooth Gift Basket
This post contains sponsored content. I am always on the lookout for a nice way to say thank you to the teachers who take such good care of my girls. I was recently introduced to the awesome that is Udderly Smooth and knew immediately that it would be perfect for a teacher gift. I've seen our teachers in action and they are using their hands constantly. Why not give them a fun Udderly Smooth Gift Basket for a bit of pampering?! I've joined in with some fun bloggers to show you how easy and fun ... Read More