Cross Stitch Finishing Ideas & Tutorials - The Jolly Jabber

Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials & Ideas

Discover how to showcase your masterpiece with our cross stitch finishing tips and tricks. We cover all the basics, including different types of hoops & frames, floss & threads, and backings. Easily achieve a professional finish by learning how to secure your fabric and how to choose the right framing materials. Let us help you take your cross stitching to the next level and turn your finished projects into beautiful works of art.

My 2025 Summer Cross Stitch Recap

Summer is always a busy season with travel and celebrations, and I’ve been keeping busy with my stitching too. I’m thrilled to share all of my newest makes with you in this summer cross stitch recap! Below are all of my Summer cross stitch projects […]

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Our Top 5 Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials

Stitch along with us as we revisit five of our favorite cross stitch finishing tutorials, all in one bingeable compilation video! So, grab a project and your favorite thing to fill your Limited Edition Fat Quarter Shop 40oz Quilty Mug with, and join us for […]

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My 2025 Spring Cross Stitch Recap

These recent weeks have been full of inspiration with Spring rolling in. There’s a lot of stitched finishes because I’ve made stitching my priority, but I’m thrilled to share my newest makes with you! Below are all of my Spring cross stitch projects I’ve been […]

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My 2024 Winter Cross Stitch Recap

Winter was another busy season with quite a few new cross stitch projects to stitch up! With games, practice, the holidays, and travel filling up my calendar, I had time to tackle some great makes this season, and I’m excited to share all of my […]

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What I’m Stitching in 2025

The start of a new year means the start of a new batch of cross stitch projects to keep my hands busy at games, practice, and while on the go! Below are all the cross stitch patterns and clubs I’ll be stitching in 2025. Some […]

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My 2024 Fall Cross Stitch Recap

Fall seems to have finally decided to roll into Texas this week, so what better time is there to round up my Fall stitching? With games, practices, appointments, and travel filling up my calendar, I had time to tackle some great makes these past three […]

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Spooky Cute Cross Stitch Pillow

Happy Spooky September, stitchers! This spooky cute pillow made by stitchy staffer Denise got so much love on the August 14th Livestream that we brought you a quick tutorial here on the blog. We can’t wait to see your versions of the Spooky Cute Cross […]

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My 2024 Summer Cross Stitch Recap

Summer always feels like a busy season, and I’ve certainly been keeping my hands busy with a ton of cute stitching. During all of the games, appointments, and practices I’ve been at, I’ve made great progress on my stitching, and I’m excited to share all […]

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My 2024 Spring Cross Stitch Recap

These recent weeks have been full of inspiration with Spring rolling in. There’s a lot of stitched finishes because I’ve made stitching my priority, but I’m thrilled to share my newest makes with you! Below are all of my Spring cross stitch projects I’ve been […]

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My 2023 Winter Cross Stitch Recap

With the arrival of winter, came the perfect opportunity to settle by the warm fireplace and do some relaxing stitching. These past few months have been a flurry of creativity, and I am excited to share my latest projects with you! Below are the cross […]

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My 2023 Fall Cross Stitch Recap

Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect season for cozy stitching by the fire. I’m absolutely thrilled to share all the projects I’ve been diligently working on over the past few months. Just like every season, I’ve been documenting my creative journey in […]

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2023 Summer Cross Stitch Recap

This is a summer for stitching and I can’t wait to show you everything I have been working on the last few months! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. Below are the cross stitch projects I have been working […]

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2023 Spring Cross Stitch Recap

I’m ready to leap into spring and share my cross stitch projects so far in 2023 with you! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. I had lots to stitch with Stackables, Stronger Together, and more! Below I have listed […]

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