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Holly Jolly Kitchen Stitch-a-Long 2024 - the Details!

August 10, 2024

Grab your rolling pin and start your stitching journey with a community of like-minded crafters, working together on a mystery cross stitch pattern!

Once a fortnight we will send a surprise pattern piece directly to your email inbox, starting 17th September and ending in November. The one-off price contains all 6 pattern pieces.

Cross Stitching into 2024 Round Up┃Thank You!

December 31, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to slow down, reflect, and acknowledge the wonderful, busy year we've had.

Firstly I want to say a huge thank you to our fantastic Caterpillar community. I cannot believe that Caterpillar Cross Stitch turned 8 this year! We're so grateful that you've stuck with us, and we cannot thank you enough for your continuous love and support.

New Year, New Hobby: Discover the Joy of Cross Stitching

February 12, 2023

Self-care is in this year and what better way to look after yourself than learning (or making more time for!) a fun, creative hobby that benefits the mind?

Cross Stitching into 2023 Round Up | Thank You!

December 23, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the past exciting year and to acknowledge each step on our journey and thank so many of you who have made such a difference this year as Caterpillar Cross Stitch turned 7 years old! Keep reading to catch up on everything we did during 2022 and what you can expect from us as we enter 2023!

8 Crafty Stocking Filler Ideas

October 26, 2021

The days are getting shorter and Christmas is getting nearer, that means it’s time to start thinking of crafty gift ideas! We have a huge range of incredible cross stitch products that would be a great stocking filler for the special stitcher in your life.

Colourful Christmas Cross Stitch Gifts that Give the Joy of Creativity

October 20, 2020

Giving a cross stitch gift for Christmas goes beyond someone making a pretty project; you’re creating a space of relaxation, mindfulness, calm and creativity that they can enjoy every single day.

HOW TO FINISH CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS, CUSHIONS AND WALL HANGINGS

July 14, 2020

As we slowly start to emerge from the lockdown of the last few months it’s a great time to be finishing projects and starting something new. In my previous post about how to finish off cross stitch we talked about hoops, bookmarks and backing boards and in this post I want to show you how to finish cross stitch ornaments, bags and cushions.

FESTIVE CROSS STITCH GIFT IDEAS FOR A CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS

November 21, 2019

When it comes to Christmas, are you a meticulous planner who has everything sorted before the shops bring out the mince pies? Or do you leave everything to the last minute, vowing this is the last year you’ll resort to socks?

Cross Stitch FAQs - How to Get Started Cross Stitching

April 24, 2019

How to get started with cross stitch! Which cross stitch fabric should I choose? Do I need a hoop, frame or stand? What's a stitch along? What's a needle minder? How to use a cross stitch pattern? Today in this video I answer all of your Cross Stitch FAQs!

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