With more and more cross stitch blogs shutting down, we searched the internet to find the very best cross stitch blogs out there, ordered by size so you can follow the blogger you want.

Rank
Blog
Great for
1
Reddit Cross Stitch
The massive Reddit cross stitch community offers chat, WIPs, patterns, completed projects, and everything cross stitch. With a super active fan base, it’s without a doubt the best forum there is for cross stitch, offering something for everyone.
reddit.com/r/crossstitch/
Active community
2
lord libidan logoLord Libidan
Free patterns, guides, reviews, in-depth blogs, videos, roundups, and competitions. This purely cross-stitch-only blog covers every corner of the cross stitch world on a weekly basis.
lordlibidan.com
Everything cross stitch
3
Headshot2022Sirious Stitches
Fantastically detailed guides on basic and intermediate cross stitch techniques. High level of engagement through Patreon.
sirithre.com
Detailed cross stitch guides
4
authorNeedle N Thread
Embroidery blog from the hands of a true master. Not always cross stitch related, but always an interesting read. Often has giveaways too.
needlenthread.com
Expert embroidery blog
5
Graft Gossip logoCross-Stitch by CraftGossip
A whole series of patterns, reviews, techniques and ideas supplied in short blogs by a series of bloggers. Covering a varied array of topics and themes, all stitches tend to be on the smaller side.
cross-stitch.craftgossip.com
Free patterns
6
jg stampJane’s Journal
The stitching legend Jane Greenoff’s personal blog includes everything from decades of expert tips, general interest, stitching trips, and personal updates. Mostly focused on traditional cross stitch Jane recounts her travels with The Cross Stitch Guild, be that teaching orfeaturing up and coming artists from the guild.
janegreenoff.com
The Cross Stitch Guild
7
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A general interest blog from an American cross stitcher, featuring regular updates and insights from her life.
stitchingdream.blogspot.co.uk
General interest
8
stitchingfairy 1476524970 280Happines is Cross Stitching
A crafter now fully devoted to cross stitch, expect posts from an active and engaging stitcher.
happinessiscrossstitching.blogspot.co.uk
Achievable designs
9
avatar a18234b41e03 128Math & Science Cross-Stitch
A true devotion to space, science, and math, the blog covers the stitchy adventures and WIPs of a true cross stitch geek.
mathysphere.tumblr.com
Space & Science stitches
10
SCSlogoheadbw b8cc9563 c2a2 4f8f b9feSubversive Cross Stitch
The original source of cross stitch samplers with updated snarky sentiments. Inspiration, patterns and buckets of sass.
subversivecrossstitch.com/blog
Sassy stitches
11
avatar efe7f86afd07 128Ribbon Forest Crafts
An aggregator of many other blogs on this list, featuring a lot of very varied cross stitch inspiration.
ribbonforest.tumblr.com
Inspiration
12
PriscillasPriscillas
Traditional and crafty, this Flosstuber chronicles her adventures in stitch.
priscillas2000.blogspot.co.uk
Traditonal
13
bad ass cross stitchBadass Cross Stitch
Shannon Downey, fiber artist who sees in pixels and plays with needles. Helping crafty people get more analog in their digital.
badasscrossstitch.tumblr.com
Artist
14
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A cheery blog focusing on all things floral and garden cross stitch.
butterfly-butterflywings.blogspot.com
Florals
15
Headshot HannahHannah Hand Makes
A combination of podcast and blog, featuring everything a beginner would cherish.
hannahhandmakes.com
Beginner friendly
16
HHD%252BHeart%252BfinishedSerendipitous Stitching
Large thematic and seasonal stitching.
serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com
Seasonal Stitching
17
thread bareThread Bare
A general interest blog with a slant towards pattern creation.
thread-bare.com
General & Pattern Creation
18
pat and jimPat’s Cross Stitch Corner
One of the oldest cross stitch blogs around, featuring Pat and her husband as they enjoy their retirement.
patgeary.blogspot.com
General interest
19
Notorious Needle Blog LogoNotorious Needle
A whole bunch of stitching goodness, from tutorials that all have videos, to product reviews, free patterns and discounts.
notoriousneedle.com
Modern cross stitch
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All of the blogs featured above post regularly (once a month) and blog about cross stitch at least 50% of the time.
We use a lot of factors to rank our blogs:

  • Social media following (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)
  • Blog subscribers
  • Volume of unique page views
  • Quality of posts
  • Ranking in Google
  • Involvement in the community

Unlike a lot of other blog round-ups, we don’t sell positions or make you sign up to RSS feeds directly with us. Instead, we only list the best cross stitch blogs that are regularly updated.
Updated October 2026