Top Cross Stitch Websites Worthy of Paying a Visit
Posted by Tracey M. Kramer on 16th Oct 2016
Sunrays Creations Needlearts
SunraysCreations Needlearts, who has been in business since 2005, is a website that caters to “realism” in a big way. The site features a wide variety of fine art patterns created from well-known artists in history. The patterns, although they may have some confetti stitching, can be simplistic or challenging, but their instructions are easy to follow and are very thorough. The patterns use lots of colors, but the more colors, the more realistic the patterns look. Large grid squares are used in the patterns to make them easy to read, and complete instructions on care and maintenance of the finished project are included. Three options are given for the purchase of patterns which are PDF digital format, hard copy format, or kit format. Instructional videos and articles are available to customers and are useful, especially the FAQ section. They even have a “gently used” section of vintage cross stitch magazines for those of you who are collectors. The site also boasts a large nostalgia section for people who like to stitch vintage figures, and many other categories of interest. Prices may vary and go as low as $8.00 to as high as $50 for a pattern, depending on the size and complexity of the pattern. Special services even include custom made patterns. As far as difficulty, there are five levels of difficulty from the easiest all the way to “major league” patterns for the experienced stitcher. You will find Sunrays Creations on Facebook, Amazon, Pinterest and Instagram. As a bonus, the site includes patterns from world renowned artist Charles White where he is given a feature presentation including the lovely spectacular works of Hans Zatzka. Yes, Sunrays Creations has something for everyone!
Golden Kite Cross Stitch
Golden Kite Cross Stitch,
who has been in business since 1998, is a site that focuses
their patterns mainly on the fine arts creating beautiful
patterns from the famous works from the old masters
(artists). The patterns are very detailed, have seven
levels of difficulty, come in multiple sizes, and you are
given a choice of either solid or blended colors. Sales
events are a frequent occurrence on the site, and they have a
large inventory of patterns and also cater to stitchers who
like large patterns. They offer patterns in three
formats, PDF, patterns or kits, and the kits are very
professionally done. Images of products are not framed,
so you will have to imagine how your finished work would look
if it were framed, but it is a very classy site filled with
beautiful patterns, works in progress, etc. You
can find them on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
Scarlet Quince
Scarlet
Quince
is another great site for realistic looking
patterns that are quite lovely. The site is organized well
in simplistic fashion and is free from any difficulty of finding
what you’re looking for. They have a friendly atmosphere
where no one feels left out and questions get answered.
They also have a wide variety of patterns created from fine art
paintings. They feature a section of prize-winning
patterns customers have stitched. But the thing that
stands out the most is their excellent tutorial section, FAQ
section, and information in general about how to stitch their
patterns including valuable cross stitching tips. Special
services include a personalized e-card service where you can
pick one of their pattern images to send to that special
someone.
Heaven &
Earth Designs
& Earth Designs is a fantasy lover’s dream, and they
dominate the world of fantasy cross stitch with their whimsical
designs spawned by all of our dreams. The website is very
colorful and engaging with loads of patterns by various artists,
but their main focus is fantasy and they have quite a selection
of patterns. They are known for their confetti stitching,
so working one of their patterns is not for novice
stitchers. However, there are patterns on their site that
a beginner could probably handle. They sell not only
marvelous patterns, but they sell all of the accessories to
complete the patterns. You have the option of either just
purchasing the pattern, or you can purchase the pattern and
build upon it by adding floss, material, etc.
These four top cross stitch designers are distinguishing themselves from the crowd and are worthy of you paying a visit.