tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post4137606273154690498..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: 32 free online sources for cross stitch patternsWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-41961537246893336512017-12-18T03:47:12.621-08:002017-12-18T03:47:12.621-08:00I loved reading your post.i just recently got into...I loved reading your post.i just recently got into cross stitching after having trying it as a kid, I decided to give it another go after contemplating it for months and I am loving it.. It's almost becoming an obsession, I am finding more and more patterns I'd like to try. My question for you is.. I, for now, am only comfortable with stamped cross stitching until I can get good at it before tackling counted. Is there a way to print any of these free patterns off to transfer onto something to cross stitch? Any advice would be greatly greatly appreciated and helpful! Thanks! Eliska286https://www.blogger.com/profile/07441465430396014975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-36523630334722930392016-02-14T07:29:02.452-08:002016-02-14T07:29:02.452-08:00Thank you very much, sweet dear, I really (!) hope...Thank you very much, sweet dear, I really (!) hope so as well. One might think that these days san laptop would be ideal for such, but alas, I'm too busy wrapping up the DIY, redecorating and organizing projects we started around our house next month. Perhaps I'll give myself a little spring break later in the year and try to get in some crafting them (if not sooner, that is).<br /><br />Big hugs & joyful Valentine's wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1760256434520848532016-02-14T07:27:26.928-08:002016-02-14T07:27:26.928-08:00What a thoughtful, lovely thing for you to do (and...What a thoughtful, lovely thing for you to do (and also for your friend to have done, too). I'm sure that most any library would welcome a beautiful handmade gift like that with open arms. <br /><br />Wishing you a splendid Valentine's Day!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51222349924750891632016-02-13T18:53:53.347-08:002016-02-13T18:53:53.347-08:00Thanks for sharing these cross stitching patterns....Thanks for sharing these cross stitching patterns. While I love to sew, I can't stand how my hand sewing looks, so I'm not sure if I'd be any good at cross stitching, but the idea sounds fun. I do hope you find time this year to craft. Wishing you the best of luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266512819774275455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-77278659867100411732016-02-13T15:02:16.312-08:002016-02-13T15:02:16.312-08:00I love cross stitching! A dear friend gave me a c...I love cross stitching! A dear friend gave me a chart featuring the cover of a children's book - I'm not sure if it's copyrighted since she made it with a pattern-maker online, but it's really enjoyable. I think when I'm finished, I may donate it to a library. Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43333028824126766092016-02-13T02:43:32.284-08:002016-02-13T02:43:32.284-08:00So true! Our cat, Stella, is the same way, too, an...So true! Our cat, Stella, is the same way, too, and I don't even debate bringing craft projects around Annie (our dog), as I know her playfulness would not let me get a moment's work in without a helping paw factored into the equation. :D<br /><br />Big hugs & joyful Valentine's wishes!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-31009621137309858032016-02-13T02:42:21.295-08:002016-02-13T02:42:21.295-08:00My pleasure, dear Kate. Indeed, cross stitch is an...My pleasure, dear Kate. Indeed, cross stitch is an ideal hobby for those of almost all levels of crafting ability. <br /><br />Have an awesome Valentine's weekend!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4329804383794271202016-02-10T07:29:27.775-08:002016-02-10T07:29:27.775-08:00I used to crochet and last year treated myself to ...I used to crochet and last year treated myself to a kit but I didn't factor in the bunnies who are very much of the "What are you doing?" mindset if I try to do any and there they are having a nose!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15789032377261862172016-02-09T17:45:00.224-08:002016-02-09T17:45:00.224-08:00I'm so uncraftsy. But I'd love to cross s...I'm so uncraftsy. But I'd love to cross stitch. Thank u for sharing tubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28272396677513652732016-02-08T22:40:23.381-08:002016-02-08T22:40:23.381-08:00How marvelous that you come from a long line of ta...How marvelous that you come from a long line of talented needle workers, dear Beate. You may not feel drawn to create stitcheries, but you are definitely a skilled wizard with a needle and a truly fantastic sewer, too. <br /><br />Big hugs & happy Valentine's week wishes,<br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37374577830064190182016-02-08T22:36:01.618-08:002016-02-08T22:36:01.618-08:00Ooohh, same here! I don't own any antique stit...Ooohh, same here! I don't own any antique stitcheries yet, but I would very much like to one day. The humble beauty and soul of the era that they hail from always endears these elegant creations to my heart. <br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,<br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39842716079843145542016-02-08T22:31:33.260-08:002016-02-08T22:31:33.260-08:00You're sincerely welcome, lovely lady. How exc...You're sincerely welcome, lovely lady. How exciting that you received some cross stitch related items for Christmas. I was really impressed, in the course of putting this post together, to see just how much the craft and what is available for it has expanded in recent years. Ultimately though no matter what comes along, to my mind, it is the humble nature and simple tools required to create a project that give cross stitich its lasting appeal.<br /><br />Happy stitching!<br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-26413337379191104272016-02-08T22:28:09.467-08:002016-02-08T22:28:09.467-08:00My pleasure, dear gal! It's been quite a while...My pleasure, dear gal! It's been quite a while since I tackled a cross stitch project of any size, too, so we're in the same boat there. Hopefully we can both get in some stitching again this year. <br /><br />Big hugs & happy Valentine's week wishes,<br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57757918322497949122016-02-08T22:25:52.879-08:002016-02-08T22:25:52.879-08:00Thank you sweetly, my dear friend. You've alwa...Thank you sweetly, my dear friend. You've always been so supportive of my (often unsuccessful) attempts to make more time for crafting and want you to know how much I truly appreciate it. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & happy Valentine's week wishes,<br />❤️ Jessica <br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46599484212615532772016-02-08T22:23:15.727-08:002016-02-08T22:23:15.727-08:00My absolute pleasure, Amanda. Sometimes I really l...My absolute pleasure, Amanda. Sometimes I really like to switch things up here in terms of breaking from the sorts of topics I usually cover and when doing so happens to relate to crafting, I jump at the chance! <br /><br />Fingers crossed (stitched 😊) that we can both hop back into this craft in2016.<br /><br />Many hugs,<br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53330463596098520272016-02-08T22:20:02.578-08:002016-02-08T22:20:02.578-08:00Thank you very much for your understanding and sup...Thank you very much for your understanding and supportive words, Kelly. It's fantastic that you're been able to reintroduce crafting back into your life on a more regular basis as of late. That's really encouraging to hear!<br /><br />Big hugs & happy Valentine's week wishes,<br />❤️ Jessica <br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90540222753527525482016-02-08T21:01:13.581-08:002016-02-08T21:01:13.581-08:00It's so fun and relaxing. I love the soothing ...It's so fun and relaxing. I love the soothing methodical-ness of cross stitch and am certain that's part of the reason it has always appealed to me. I hope that you adore it, too, if you give cross stitching a go. <br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for all of your wonderful recent blog comments,<br /><br />❤️ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69933864916541936172016-02-08T09:57:41.995-08:002016-02-08T09:57:41.995-08:00my granny and my mother in law were both skilled e...my granny and my mother in law were both skilled embroiders. i inherited some fabulous pieces from them. i myself lack the patience to stitch elaborate patterns - i have just enough to do a little flower over a moth hole :-)<br />big hugs! xxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-7025075216664728622016-02-08T03:51:53.934-08:002016-02-08T03:51:53.934-08:00I did a little bit of cross stitching as a child b...I did a little bit of cross stitching as a child but never stuck with it, however, I love coming across original ones from decades or even centuries ago in antique shops. They often have the name of the person who made it and the date it was completed at the bottom which is such a lovely touch. One day I'll find one I just can't walk away from and will have to purchase it. xxCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22935919663998880122016-02-07T15:19:21.418-08:002016-02-07T15:19:21.418-08:00Thanks for this! I just got some thread and cross ...Thanks for this! I just got some thread and cross stitch fabric for Christmas--I printed out a few designs to start with but this will be very helpful as I get back into the craft!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78048811184182851612016-02-07T12:25:36.221-08:002016-02-07T12:25:36.221-08:00Thanks for these links - I was an avid cross-stitc...Thanks for these links - I was an avid cross-stitcher as a child! It's been a long time since I had a go at that particular hobby, but you're inspiring me to have another go xxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69163635444740738952016-02-07T07:07:19.361-08:002016-02-07T07:07:19.361-08:00Great list here, I didn't realise there were s...Great list here, I didn't realise there were so many free pattern options. I do enjoy cross stitch though it tends not to be the first craft I go to, that would be knitting or sewing. However, I would like to do more cross stitch and also embroidery this year. I hope you get to make some space and time to return to crafting. Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24160839167412554182016-02-07T05:24:54.037-08:002016-02-07T05:24:54.037-08:00I would love to try cross-stitching again, this is...I would love to try cross-stitching again, this is really great! thank you for sharing!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314654339436076970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39058111442138323362016-02-06T18:12:35.857-08:002016-02-06T18:12:35.857-08:00Hi Jessica, so glad you're thinking of getting...Hi Jessica, so glad you're thinking of getting back to crafting and what you love. I have had to step away from it for the last few years but have managed to squeeze some time in the last few months and wow...what a feeling! I knew I missed it but I didn't realize how much. I'm hoping to get back at it on a regular basis soon. I hope you can do the same as it's so enjoyable. I find the hardest part is getting started, you just have to go make yourself do it. Once I start, I don't want to stop. Good luck and best wishes, Kelly.Kelly @ Homespuns 'n Hayfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520890374028112228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63753736318622132882016-02-06T08:25:56.924-08:002016-02-06T08:25:56.924-08:00I've never tried cross stitching but I always ...I've never tried cross stitching but I always wanted to. Perhaps this will be the year I try it! I know all too well about everyday busyness getting in the way of crafts! I hope you will be able to find some time for yourself to get back into it! Also, such great pinterest boards! I could spend hours browsing your boards!Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.com