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How to Cross-Stitch on a 100% Cotton T-shirt in 7 steps!🪡

Today I’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to customize a T-shirt with cross stitch. It’s a very original project, and it’s also the perfect solution if you want to hide a small flaw (a te...

🪶Christine de Pizan – A Timeless Tribute in Thread 🪡

Today I couldn’t resist showing you a very special design paying tribute to Christine de Pizan✨ As those who read my previous post will know (and if you haven’t yet, I encourage you to do so now!),...

A Woman Alone in the 15th Century & New medieval patterns are on the way! 🏰

Today I want to share something I’m truly excited about: I’ve secured a spot in a course taking place this October titled “The Case of Christine de Pizan: A Woman Alone in the 15th Century.” Christ...

✨Golden Touches & Green Magic: Behind the Monarch Butterfly Design🦋

Today I want to show you a kind of detail I like to add every now and then to some of my designs 🪡✨ In this case, it’s the Monarch Butterfly—one of my latest releases inspired by my beloved Art Nou...

50 Things that inspire me as a designer

Here are 50 things—some obvious, some a little more peculiar—that shape my creative world. I’ve been wanting to share a list like this for a while. Not just because I love reading other people’s (y...

Book Day Special 📖 5 Inspiring Reads from My Personal Library

Today is Book Day, and how could it be otherwise, I wanted to share five recommendations with you. These are all books from my personal library that I especially recommend for creative people and a...

How to Cross Stitch on Dark or Black Fabric: Practical Tips That Actually Work

Cross stitching on dark or black fabric doesn’t have to be frustrating. In this post, you’ll find practical, proven tips on lighting, fabric choice, color contrast, and technique to help you stitch...

How to Cross Stitch: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Cross stitch is a relaxing and timeless embroidery technique, perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. In this guide, you’ll learn how to start a cross stitch project correctly, avoid...

Medieval Cross Stitch Patterns: History, Symbolism and Modern Designs

Discover the rich history and symbolism behind medieval cross stitch patterns. From tapestries and bestiaries to allegorical scenes, explore how medieval embroidery continues to inspire meaningful ...

Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator: How to Choose the Right Fabric Size for Any Pattern

Learn how to calculate the correct fabric size for any cross stitch pattern. Discover how fabric count, stitch size, and margins affect your project, and use our cross stitch fabric calculator to c...