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Meet Teddy & the New Sunflower Originals
There’s something new growing at Sunflower Stitches! Sunflower Originals is our new collection of counted cross stitch charts, created especially for stitchers who love colourful, detailed designs with a little... Read more...
How Much Floss Do You Need for Cross Stitch?
Trying to work out how many skeins to set aside for a cross-stitch project? Our free floss estimator gives you a starting point based on your stitch count, fabric and number... Read more...
How to calculate what fabric size you need for cross stitch
How to calculate how much fabric you actually need for your chart Read more...
Carrie's new start on Along the Garden Path by Selina Fenech
Check out the video from Stitching on the 40 as they make a start on Along the Garden Path by Selina Fenech Read more...
Which Witchy Cross Stitch Chart Matches Your Personality?
Not all witches are the same. Some are happiest baking magical treats in a bustling kitchen. Others would rather disappear into the forest, collect crystals or wander beneath the moonlight.... Read more...
Halloween Cross Stitch Charts That Aren’t Too Spooky
Love Halloween but not horror? Discover six colourful, whimsical Halloween cross stitch charts filled with pumpkins, cats and autumn magic. Read more...
How to Choose a Cross-Stitch Pattern You Will Love for Months
Learn how to choose a cross-stitch pattern that suits your taste, time, energy and experience—and keeps you excited long after the first stitch. Read more...
What You Receive When You Buy a PDF Cross-Stitch Pattern
Find out exactly what is included with every Sunflower Stitches PDF cross-stitch pattern, including the printable chart, Pattern Keeper file, thread information and sizing guide. Read more...
How to Start a Large Cross-Stitch Project Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Starting a large full-coverage cross-stitch project? Learn how to prepare your fabric and threads, choose a starting point and make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed. Read more...
Regular or Large: Which Cross-Stitch Pattern Size Is Right for You?
Learn why cross-stitch size labels vary between designers and how to use stitch count, finished dimensions and chart mock-ups to choose the right Sunflower Stitches pattern. Read more...
Why Cross-Stitch Feels So Calming After a Difficult Day
Some days are just a lot. Discover why the familiar rhythm, gentle focus and visible progress of cross-stitch can offer a comforting escape after a difficult day. Read more...