Inside Kimberly's Cross Stitch Wall: 12 Patterns That Stole the Show

William Wilson · 2026-10-08

So you've been asking about the cross stitch wall in my sewing studio. I get it—it's kind of hard to miss when you walk in. And honestly, I've been meaning to give you the full tour for months now. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's talk about how this wall came together. ### How the Wall Started (and Got Out of Hand) It began with one finish. Just one little pattern I stitched on a whim during a weekend. I hung it up, stepped back, and thought, "That looks lonely." So I stitched another. Then another. Over the last few years, I've filled that wall with pieces ranging from quick two-day projects to ones that took weeks of late-night stitching sessions. Some were gifts that never left the house. Others were patterns I simply couldn't resist. What I love most is that no two pieces look the same. Different fonts, different colors, different vibes. Together, they tell a story about what I've been drawn to creatively. ### The Patterns That Made the Cut People always ask which patterns are on the wall. Here's the lineup, roughly in the order I stitched them: - **Sew Happy** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **You are the Boss** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Sew She Did** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Cut Press Sew** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **The Bonnie & Camille Quilt Bee** quilt and cross stitch book - **Stitchers Gonna Stitch** downloadable PDF, a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive - **Stitch-O-Graphy** downloadable PDF, a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive - **Quilt-O-Graphy** downloadable PDF, a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive - **I'm Just Saying** by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet - **Bee Joyful** by Country Cottage Needleworks - **Stationery Addict** by Little Dove Designs - **Sew Blessed** by October House Fiber Arts Notice a theme? Lots of sewing and stitching humor. That's just who I am. ### What I Learned About Displaying Cross Stitch Hanging cross stitch isn't as simple as tacking it to the wall. Here are a few things I picked up along the way: - **Vary your frame sizes.** A mix of large and small pieces keeps the wall from feeling monotonous. - **Stick to a color palette.** I leaned into warm neutrals and pops of red and teal. It ties everything together. - **Leave breathing room.** Don't cram every inch. Negative space makes each piece feel intentional. - **Rotate seasonally.** I swap out a few pieces every few months to keep things fresh. > "A cross stitch wall isn't just decor. It's a record of every quiet evening you spent making something with your hands." That quote is something I remind myself whenever I'm tempted to rush through a project. The process matters as much as the finish. ### The Little Corners You Haven't Seen Yet The main wall gets all the attention, but I've tucked finishes into other corners of my sewing space too. A small piece near my ironing board. Another above my thread rack. One sitting on a shelf next to my fabric stash. These smaller spots are where I experiment. If a pattern doesn't quite fit the main wall, it finds a home somewhere else. Nothing goes to waste. ### Your Turn So what are your favorite cross stitch finishes this year? I'd love to hear about them. Drop a comment below, or share your work on Instagram and tag @fqsxstitch so I can see it. Happy stitching!