Create it with cross-stitch

• How to sew darts
• How to insert a concealed zip
• Simple sewing repairs: make do and mend
• Watch 'Great British Sewing Bee' how-to-sew videos
• How to use bias binding
• 'Great British Sewing Bee' video: how to make and apply bias binding
• 'Great British Sewing Bee' video: how to sew an invisible zip
• 'Great British Sewing Bee' video: how to sew curved seams
• 'Great British Sewing Bee' video: how to sew a straight seam
• 'Great British Sewing Bee' video: how to sew on a button
• Create it with cross-stitch
• How to insert a zip
• How to make fabric ties
• How to make inverted pleats
• How to sew a plain seam
• Hand-sewing: how to do slipstitch, hemstitch and running stitch
• How to make piping
• How to do free machine embroidery
• Make a patchwork needle case: free sewing pattern
• Machine-embroider a handmade card
• Make a lightweight summer quilt: free sewing pattern
• Get started with embroidery
• Add appliqué hearts to hand towels
• Sew a memory heart
• Sew a patchwork pin cushion
• Sew a patchwork-trimmed pillow case
• Sew appliquéd egg cosies
• Make a cross-stitch toadstool pincushion
• Create a cross-stitch coat-hanger cover
• Create a cross-stitch heart cushion cover: free sewing pattern
• Create a cross-stitch lavender bag
• Create a tailor-made towel - with cross-stitch
• Make cross-stitch baby booties
• Sew a 'home' appliqué cushion: free sewing pattern
• Make a patchwork throw
• Sew a patchwork scarf: free sewing pattern
• Sew a patchwork quilt bedspread
• Sew an appliqué boat cushion: free sewing pattern
• Sharpen up your dressmaking skills
• Create an embroidered picture
• Add appliqué to a cushion
• How to make a patchwork cushion: free sewing pattern

Cross-stitch is one of the most popular needlecrafts around, and no wonder. With this simple criss-cross, you can create all manner of wonderful items.

If you're new to the craft of cross-stitch, make your first stop our great beginner's guide to cross-stitch.

Cross-stitch toadstool pincushion

Stick your pins in this cute retro-style cushion
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Cross-stitch coat-hanger cover

A pretty hearts design for you or your guests
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Cross-stitch cushion cover

Add a simple cross-stitched patch to a plain cushion cover
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Cross-stitch lavender bag

Personalise a fragrant gift for someone special
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Cross-stitch baby booties

Quick to sew and so cute
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Cross-stitch towel

Add a nautical touch to a plain towel
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