The Cross Stitch Wall That Took Years to Build

Amanda Williams · 2026-10-08

### A Stitch-Filled Tour of My Sewing Studio I get questions about the cross stitch wall in my sewing studio all the time. So I figured it was finally time to give you the full tour. These are all patterns I've loved stitching over the last few years. Some were quick weekend projects, while others took weeks to complete. Slowly but surely, I filled the wall with some of my favorite finishes. Take a peek at how I styled my cross stitch wall. You'll also discover which other finishes I've tucked into the cute corners of my sewing space. The best part? All these patterns are still available to stitch. You can find their links right after the gallery. ### Why I Started a Cross Stitch Wall I didn't plan to create a gallery wall. It just happened. I'd finish a piece, frame it, and set it on a shelf. Then the shelf got full. So I hung a few on the wall. Before I knew it, I had a whole collection staring back at me. It's a daily reminder of why I love this craft. Each piece holds a memory. Some were stitched during quiet evenings. Others were made during busy weeks when I needed a creative escape. The wall became a timeline of my stitching journey. ### The Patterns That Made the Wall Here's a list of the patterns you'll see on my wall. All of them are from designers I adore. - **Sew Happy Cross Stitch Pattern** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **You are the Boss Cross Stitch Pattern** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Sew She Did Cross Stitch Pattern** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Cut Press Sew Cross Stitch Pattern** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **The Bonnie & Camille Quilt Bee Quilt and Cross Stitch Book** - **Stitchers Gonna Stitch Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern**, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive - **Stitch-O-Graphy Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern**, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive - **Quilt-O-Graphy Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern**, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive - **I'm Just Saying Cross Stitch Pattern** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Bee Joyful Cross Stitch Pattern** by Country Cottage Needleworks - **Stationery Addict Cross Stitch Pattern** by Little Dove Designs - **Sew Blessed Cross Stitch Pattern** by October House Fiber Arts ### How I Styled the Wall Styling a cross stitch wall isn't complicated. I kept it simple. I used a mix of frames—some wood, some metal, some painted. I grouped similar colors together. I also left a little breathing room between pieces so each one stands out. I didn't measure everything perfectly. I just eyeballed it. That's part of the charm. It feels organic and personal. If you're thinking about creating your own wall, don't overthink it. Start with a few favorites and build from there. ### What's Tucked in the Corners Not everything made it to the main wall. I have a few finishes tucked into corners of my studio. There's a small piece near my sewing machine. Another hangs by the door. These little touches make the space feel cozy and inspiring. ### Your Turn What are your favorite cross stitch finishes so far this year? Tell me about them in the comments below. Or share them and tag @fqsxstitch on Instagram so I can see and share your work. Happy stitching!