Week one of Cottage of the Autumn Witch by Lola Crow brings the cottage to life with a visible door, an owl in the window, and white butterflies beginning to appear.

There’s something about starting a new cross-stitch project that never gets old—fresh fabric, a pile of floss, and a brand-new chart waiting for those first stitches. Our newest project is Cottage of the Autumn Witch by Lola Crow, and this one feels perfect for the fall stitching season. The design immediately caught our attention with its cozy little witch’s cottage surrounded by pumpkins, greenery, fall foliage, a black cat, and plenty of tiny details to discover along the

There’s something especially satisfying about putting the final stitch into a project that has been in your rotation for a while. On September 12, 2026, we officially finished Bienvenido by Design Works, and it deserves a closer look. “Bienvenido” means “welcome” in Spanish, which fits this colorful sampler perfectly. The design is filled with warm imagery centered around home, family, faith, friendship, and hospitality. From the large BIENVENIDO across the top to WELCOME sti

Woodland Castle by Design Works began in 2019 and was finally completed on August 14, 2026. A seven-year cross-stitch journey filled with detail, patience, and plenty of project timeouts.

Woodland Castle by Design Works was the first cross-stitch project I began in 2019. After years of learning, progress, and occasional timeouts, it was finally completed on August 14, 2026.