Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

A few weeks ago, my friend Lux Alptraum (who runs the fantastically NSFW porn blog Fleshbot) asked me if I could teach her how to do cross-stitch embroidery. Sure, I said. Needlepoint was actually one ...

The first person to realize that the tiny holes in a fabric’s weave were the perfect guide for stitching precise little Xs might have trouble recognizing what is now known as counted cross-stitch. The ...

As the spring 2026 season arrives, cross-stitch is experiencing a vibrant resurgence, moving beyond traditional samplers to become a go-to hobby for those seeking a low-pressure, creative outlet.

Internet memes shall never truly die, especially when they are immortalized in thread. Finding craft and home decor inspiration is easy, because you can find it literally anywhere. Just think about ...

Award-winning entrepreneur Zain Masri has so far digitized about 1,000 traditional Palestinian cross-stitching patterns, which are now available for download on her platform, Tirazain. Zain Masri ...

A small group of cross-stitchers jumped at the chance Tuesday afternoon to create a design that left them in stitches. The cross-stitchers gathered Tuesday at the library for "crass stitch" classes.

The blanket stitch creates a strong fabric join. Stitching can be a useful way of joining fabrics together to make a product. Stitches can have a practical function. This means that they have a useful ...