love African violets. And I keep disappointing myself with them. As a February baby, I’ve always paid attention to my birth flower — but maybe if I can’t grow them, I can stitch them instead.
Last year, I started a series on monthly birth flowers. I’ve decided to revive this topic because I find floriography absolutely fascinating! January’s birth flowers are Carnation and Snowdrop – both beautiful, meaningful, and perfect for crafting.
I lost my cross stitch rhythm for a while, and it surprised me how much I missed it. So I began again with just five minutes a day. It’s simple, doable, and it brought the joy back to my hands and heart.
When a beautiful cross-stitch design on Pinterest led me to a Russian stitcher and a UK magazine, I followed the thread—literally! Here’s how I found the pattern, tracked down the issue, and why I still prefer paper over digital.
Zinnias are colorful, easy-to-grow flowers that bring bold beauty to gardens of all sizes. Learn how to grow them from seed, explore fun varieties, and find a free vintage quilt pattern featuring a zinnia block!
Hello, Spring! 🌸 The Spring Equinox arrived on March 20 at 5:01 AM EDT, bringing longer days, fresh blooms, and new beginnings. Today, I’m sharing some free and quick cross-stitch patterns—perfect for celebrating the season!