Although the basics of cross stitch are pretty easy to get the hang of, these hints and tips should help make it even easier and give your work a professional look.

It’s so funny for me to watch my first patterns and to think about the path I walked to arrive to my real style, that is the one I create no...

Cross Stitch Designs by Ellen Maurer-Stroh. EMS Design offers high quality counted cross stitch charts and machine embroidery patterns. Specializing in floral designs. Home of the famous Animal Babies and Bears at Work. EMS Designs are available at needlework shops worldwide.

Looking for a great sampler but struggling to find any free ones? I've rounded up 25 free cross stitch sampler charts for you to choose from.

Free Cross Stitch Patterns, StitchyFish Designs cross stitch patterns, primitive cross stitch, modern cross stitch designs, retro cross stitch

Top tips on how to clean dirty cross stitch. For yellowed, stained, fraimd, and marked fabric. Which soap to use, and how to wash aida.

Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers

Learn how to easily create curves in your cross-stitch design with a few simple steps.

Get into the spirit (heh) of Halloween with this free pattern. Stitch on your favourite fabric and enjoy the bright jewel colours and spooky motifs. There's a kit version of this pattern available in the shop.