As the spring 2026 season arrives, cross-stitch is experiencing a vibrant resurgence, moving beyond traditional samplers to become a go-to hobby for those seeking a low-pressure, creative outlet.

Five years ago, a chance trip to Books-A-Million changed Jennifer Drinkwater’s life. On the newsstand that day, her eyes first caught the cover of that week’s Time. Between the magazine’s signature ...

"A lot of times I’m not trying to make these things pretty; I want you to see the rage in my work," Downey says. Photos: Courtesy of Badass Cross Stitch You’re probably familiar with Chicagoan Shannon ...

Kingston University student Inge Jacobsen uses cross-stitch, the very same hobby your grandmother favors, to transform covers and fashion spreads inside magazines into art. According to her blog, each ...

When you close your eyes and think about needle-based crafts—cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, quilts—what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s one of those patterned, ...