Introduction:
Cross-stitching has been of great help for many people throughout the hard lockdown months, for its soothing mental and physical powers. We don’t know about you, but it certainly helped us take our minds off the pandemic. With everything going on in the world in 2020, we found some peace in making beautiful designs out of little ‘x’s - also known as cross-stitch.
So looking back at the previous year, we have to admit it has truly left its mark on 2021 too. For all you crafters out there who are looking to explore new cross stitch ideas, we’ve prepared this blog post with the cross stitch trends for 2021.
Try them out and tag us in photos of your artwork!
Pretty lettering cross stitch
Decorative lettering is one of the most popular cross stitch trends for 2021. The diversity of available fonts leaves plenty of space for originality. So many different lettering choices allow you to play around with ideas, personalize your cross stitch designs, and express yourself.
You even have the possibility to design your own font online, with plenty of websites and generators at your disposal.
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- Our Goddess Gang Cross Stitch is the perfect cross stitch pattern to master decorative lettering techniques. Shine bright with a hand-stitched reminder to acknowledge your inner goddess!
Coloured backgrounds
Aida fabric is the gold standard of cross-stitching. But in 2021, more and more cross-stitchers are trying to experiment with their designs. One of the ways to bring your cross stitch to another level is to use coloured fabrics instead of the typical white ones.
The coloured background can give a nice twist to the entire image, making your piece of art stand out from the crowd. Consider choosing black fabric for your light thread colours to achieve a blasting and eye-catching contrast. Check out our beginner-friendly cross stitch kits for more colour inspiration!
Nature-inspired patterns
Natural, earth tones are huge in 2021. No surprise there! Another huge cross-stitch trend is nature-inspired patterns. Animals, flowers, insects, you name it! Anything that reminds you of the soothing powers of nature belongs on your cross-stitch. For example, our Floral Friends cross stitch Bundle evokes those pleasant feelings of being surrounded by flowers and nature so it could be a great choice for you this year. Our Forest Minis cross stitch kit features acorns, mushrooms, and bluebells making it the ultimate cottagecore kit. And if you're an OG Craft Club customer, you'll remember our BLOOM Kit: a modern floral design inspired to capture nature's essence in every stitch.
Funny and meme-like designs
Modern cross-stitching patterns reflect the era we live in. That’s why it’s nothing strange to see funny designs becoming one of the rising cross-stitch trends for 2021. Everyone loves to hear a joke! Adding a touch of humour to your cross stitch collection is a great way to level up your game. Who knows, you might even inspire others around you to also take up cross-stitching as a hobby? We personally think our Christmas Lights Mini Ornaments Cross Stitch Kit is a great example of this!
Empowering cross stitch
For the past couple of years, people from different backgrounds have been fighting for their rights. We’re here for it! And cross-stitch trends follow along, which is why one of the biggest ideas in 2021 is to create empowering designs to show support.
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Craft Club acknowledges we operate on Gadigal land. ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE Cross Stitch is our way of standing alongside First Nations communities. Every single dollar from this kit goes directly to PAY THE RENT, supporting Indigenous-led organizations. You can discover PAY THE RENT here!
If you're looking to support directly, we always recommend Indigenous-owned businesses first. But if you want to add a meaningful piece of art to your home that sparks conversation and shows your values, this kit is for you.
Ready to Begin Your Cross Stitching Journey?
Craft Club’s kits come with everything you need to get started, including Aida, coloured thread, a bamboo hoop, a needle, and detailed instructions.
Get started with your very own cross stitch kit today and join the club!
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