Triangles in classic summer blues to stitch

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog

Classic Summer Blues to needlepoint
TRIANGLES & COMPANION KITStriangles and gameboard geometric needlepoint kits in blues Geographic pillow kits in classic summer blues

a series of pillows in soft ocean breeze colors

patterns left to right: Mediasch, Triangles, Oahu, Shalimar

Design of the Month offer at 10% Off Retail

CLASSIC SUMMER BLUESsea and summer sky

Until the end of July, our Design of the Month – geometric Triangles to needlepoint – are shown above in classic summer colors. As I have written every year, come summer all decorating magazines bring interiors with that classic, ever-lasting, color scheme of blue and white. More recently, and in keeping with modern trends, they include the softer version of palest ocean breeze colors. These are timeless colors often associated with clarity, peace and higher wisdom.  This simple yet strong form is paired with a soothing palette of classic blue, crisp white and soft sea breeze tones – colors that evoke clarity, calm and a deep connection to nature. And – remind us of summer all year long.

At cross-point.com, in addition to classic blues,  we include all other color options in our Special Offer for the Design of the Month – TRIANGLES.  Please review previous posts and visit the website Design of the Month and Pattern Pages. Order one Triangle kit and choose a companion kit listed on the website at the special offer of 10% Off Retail. Choose 2 companion kits and I will extend a 20% Off Retail for all three.

Offer ends July 31, so don’t miss your chance to bring this beautiful, quickly stitched, design into your space – at a lovely discount! Continue reading →

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Celebrating Trees

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog

Triangles pattern in soft greensWE ARE CELEBRATING TREES
special offer until July 31, 2025
Pattern: TRIANGLES & Companion kits

Why trees?

Trees have been in the news lately and have been in a lot of conversations locally. In September of 2024 it affected me personally as a topic since 5 large trees fell in my woods during hurricane Helene and one mature oak fell directly on my house. That event and the fact that this year is the 350 year celebration since the Tree Charter became part of the Magna Carta, giving the common people specific rights in royal woods.

This month’s 10% Off Retail Special Offer pattern – Triangles with or without Acorns – holds a special place in my heart. That oak that fell on my house stood tall for decades, witnessing seasons, storms, and quiet days alike. On the surface Triangles is a simple and quickly stitched geometric design. Its historic background for carpet patterns from tribal lands hundreds of years old, as well as the quilting  “Christmas tree” design, remain fresh and classic. The pattern is rife with symbolism – both the triangle as well as the acorn.

OPTIONS

In the cross-point pattern collection for Triangles, I offer seven color choices and on the Pattern Pages on the website is a large listing of companion pillow kits. In addition, since this long period from May to end July represents our Semi-Annual special offer, you can also opt for custom color and get the 10% discount, on both the main Triangle and companion. More information on color schemes is on the drop down at the top. Two additional companion kits were uploaded today:

pale greens in Triangles with multicolor Siena pattern

Triangles #TRI-02A with Siena #SIE-04

soft greens in Triangles with multicolor Mediasch 02

Triangles #TRI-02A with Mediasch #MED-02

In a way the choice of this pattern is  a tribute to the tree that fell, my home that stood, and the beauty of renewal after loss because there were acorns galore and many of them have already sprouted. I would love to you hear story: Have you ever felt a deep connection to a tree or landscape that changed your perspective or touched your life? Please share your comments or send me an email to cross-point@cross-point.com. I believe every one of you has a story worth telling and sharing.

Order your kits now directly from the website and stitch your own tribute to nature’s quiet strength. As always, PayPal will bill the Retail price and we issue the discount back as we process the order. Thank you so much for being part of this creative journey and your loyalty to cross-point. Try one of our cool cucumber soups to keep you happy on a hot day!

Happy Stitching!

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Geometric Peruvian patterns to needepoint

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog
Peruvian patterns in reds, golds, black

Two Peruvian Patterns to Stitch

Our Special Offer for April 2025
cross-point Geometric Patterns for needlepoint

Two Geometric patterns for needlepoint in our cross-point stitching technique – Peru and Pisac – are available at a special discount at 10% Off Retail this month. Both are fun, fast and easy! you will challenge yourself to stitch at least one square in Peru. It is great fun to see it developing, one color at a time.

Pattern Peru, at right in the photo above, is available from the website in two color choices. #PER-01 in reds, golds, tobacco, black, and white. #PER-02 in red, blue and white is the second option. The pattern is based on an Incan tunic. One is in the Gold Museum in Lima and a similar one at the Dumbarton Oak Estate in Washington, DC. The other in red, white and blue, is a painting in the Museo Inka in Cusco.

red, blue, white Geometric pattern companions

Peru 02 colors with Pisac 06 companion kit

The second pattern, Pisac, a Geometric/Graphic designed by me, is based on a common Incan design element. Shown below, this symbol is seen throughout Peru in jewelry, fountains and building decorations. Pisac is available in our Geometric pattern Collection in three different sizes and 7 color options from the cross-point website. It reminded me of the 12 pointed star that seems to occur in all cultures:

Peruvian 12 points fountain

Fountain

If you have been there you know how special a place it is. Pisac is an old city in the Sacred Valley not far from Cusco.  High above the valley, terraced small fields rise up the mountain sides against a backdrop of the snow covered Andean Mountains, creating an incredible landscape. Read more about it here.

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Geometric Peruvian patterns to needepoint

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog
Peruvian patterns in reds, golds, black

Two Peruvian Patterns to Stitch

Our Special Offer for April 2025
cross-point Geometric Patterns for needlepoint

Two Geometric patterns for needlepoint in our cross-point stitching technique – Peru and Pisac – are available at a special discount at 10% Off Retail this month. Both are fun, fast and easy! you will challenge yourself to stitch at least one square in Peru. It is great fun to see it developing, one color at a time.

Pattern Peru, at right in the photo above, is available from the website in two color choices. #PER-01 in reds, golds, tobacco, black, and white. #PER-02 in red, blue and white is the second option. The pattern is based on an Incan tunic. One is in the Gold Museum in Lima and a similar one at the Dumbarton Oak Estate in Washington, DC. The other in red, white and blue, is a painting in the Museo Inka in Cusco.

red, blue, white Geometric pattern companions

Peru 02 colors with Pisac 06 companion kit

The second pattern, Pisac, a Geometric/Graphic designed by me, is based on a common Incan design element. Shown below, this symbol is seen throughout Peru in jewelry, fountains and building decorations. Pisac is available in our Geometric pattern Collection in three different sizes and 7 color options from the cross-point website. It reminded me of the 12 pointed star that seems to occur in all cultures:

Peruvian 12 points fountain

Fountain

If you have been there you know how special a place it is. Pisac is an old city in the Sacred Valley not far from Cusco.  High above the valley, terraced small fields rise up the mountain sides against a backdrop of the snow covered Andean Mountains, creating an incredible landscape. Read more about it here.

 Have fun stitching these two patterns!sieglinde signature

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Kilim needlepoint to stitch: Pattern SOUMAK

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog

KILIM NEEDLEPOINT TO STITCH
PATTERN: SOUMAK

Kilim pattern in red, navy, gold, teal

Soumak 04 Lumbar Needlepoint Cushion

History and Use of Kilims

Kilim needlepoint to stitch available in our cross-point technique this month is based on  kilim designs in our Collection. Kilim tapestries and rugs are among the most ancient textiles produced. Spanning from the Mediterranean, mainly Anatolia (modern day Turkey), across the Caucasus and Persia to Afghanistan,  to the edges of China and India. Originally produced by nomadic tribes for  use as wall hangings, wrappings for use in place of baskets and saddle cargo bags to load onto camels to facilitate moving from place to place.

In the past, kilims were often dismissed as being inferior to knotted pile rugs but now are highly sought after for interior decoration. Their patterns and colors blend into a variety of styles easily, from modern to traditional homes. While historical, religous and cultural symbols and their meaning are disappearing, the patterns present an incredible source for needlepoint stitching. See Special Design of the Month offer at the bottom.

The Kilim cross-point™ Kit Collection

Kilim needlepoints in our cross-point™ technique are a lot of fun to stitch. We have 14 designs available in many color and size options. I have researched the symbols and their meanings and have interpreted them for easy, fast and fun stitching. As one of our customers said, “stitching is fast and addictive”, and another said, “I just love to see the design develop before my eyes as I stitch following your precise instructions”, and yet another said, “it’s hard to stop, I just want to see the next symbol stitched, this is addictive”.

Several customers have used our kilim patterns for chair seats, bench covers, custom rugs and wall hangings. We offer custom colors and custom sizing. Please check out Customer Reviews and Custom Services on the website.

Kilim needlepoint stitching is our
Special Offer during March 

You can find all color and size options for the above patterns on the Pattern Page sidebar on the cross-point™ website. During March, I am offering a very special discount on any of the below patterns from our collection, in any size or color, at 10% Off Retail.

Are you curious about kilims and their history? are you looking for inspiration? I previously wrote about a wonderful book – Living with Kilims by Alastair Hull. The book is filled with ideas and beautiful images to inspire. If you are curious about history, symbols and technique, I would like to suggest reading up on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilim

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Soumak Kilim needlepoint kit

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Cross-Point Blog

 SOUMAK KILIM KITS
SPECIAL OFFER FEBRUARY 2025

Soumak Kilim in Mediteranian blue, true red, honey, navy, oatmeal

Pattern: SOUMAK

DESIGN OF THE MONTH – AT 10% OFF RETAIL

Our Special Offer this month for needlepoint cross stitch kits is our elegant Soumak Kilim pattern from the cross-point™ Collection page on the website.  Available in five different color groups, and in four diffent sizes: 

          • Accent pillow: 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm)
          • Lumbar: (“a good for your back pillow) 20″ wide by 13” high (51 x 30 cm)
          •  Small Square: 16 x 16 inches (40 x 40 cm)
          • Large Square: 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm

As you can see from the color variations within each group, you can create a scheme for an entire room. In addition, on the website we list a large number of companion kits. Soumak  techniques and patterns are highly regarded as they are the finest kilims from Anatolia.

This design lends itself to many uses other than pillows. The Large Square, for example, could become a wonderful wallhanging. The Small Square could be the front of an elegant leather bag. And, it only takes imagination to combine four kits in the same color to create a fabulous table cover, or to drape over the back of a sofa, or to make a larger wallhanging. 

We also offer custom colors. Please visit the Custom Services page on the cross-point™ website for information to initiate an order.

Soumak Groups by color

Please place orders from the cross-point.com website Pattern Page for Soumak. For the past 25 years when ordering a special offer item from the website, PayPal will bill the retail price and we issue the discount back via PayPal to your account.  I am very grateful for your continued support. Need a bit of enouragement? every so often when in doubt, visit the Customers Reviews page on the website. And remember, cross-point is fast, easy and fun and we make it really easy with large charts and individual instructions for every pattern.

Happy Stitching!

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Annual Special Offer Update I

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Cross-Point Blog

MINI NEEDLEPOINT KITS

MISCELLANEOUS SMALL ITEMS

    • Looking for last minute Christmas Stocking stuffers?
    • Or, a small gift for a cross stitch needlepoint friend?
    • Or, a small cross-point kit to teach a beginner our wonderful, easy technique?

    Misc. Small Items in a variety of colors

    On the Misc. Small Items page on the cross-point™ website are many small items to choose. In the image above are just a few kits sown. All are included in our current Special Offer until December 31. For custom colors please visit Custom Services for details on how to order.

    Our technique and the name “cross-point” is a combination of cross stitch and needlepoint without the drawbacks of conventional tent stitch on stiff canvas commonly used. You can read more about it on the ABOUT page These small items are a great learning tool for beginners. Do consider teaching someone this most ancient of all stitching techniques.

    Small Pillowsa variety of small pillows in many colors

    mini pillow kits under 12"For quick easy, fast and fun cross-point™ stitching, above are four small pillow kits under 12″ from the website. Each one of these can be stitched in a weekend. Please see all color options on the website.

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Annual Special Offer for cross-point kits

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Cross-Point Blog

ANNUAL SPECIAL OFFER-November/December
 for cross stitch needlepoint kits
STOCK & CUSTOM COLORS @10% OFF

scarlet

Basilica 03 group

 

THE SPECIAL OFFER for cross-stitch needlepoint kits

Included are all patterns in all sizes for pillow kits as well as our rug designs. This is also an opportunity to order your favorite pattern in custom colors at 10% off without a set-up charge. Please see Custom Services on the cross-point.com website to initiate a custom color order. Below a photo of 4 dining chairs, all different stock patterns, all in the same range of blues. At the top you can see a custom color version of one of our most popular patterns, TABRIZ. The starting point was the stock color 05 but to blend with a piece of drapery submitted by our customer, the blues were intensified to cobald blue and we added a soft grayed green from the sample.

Have courage! this offer for custom colors at 10% off and no set-up is a ONE time offer!

too many options?

Within the cross-point™ Collection, you will find a wide color range – from neutral pastels, lavender, blues, greens, reds, multi-color combinations, to black and white. Also a wide range of sizes – from just 6×6 inches to standard squares 16″, 18″, 20″, up to 23″, and the recently added bed pillows that fit standard US bed pillows, as well as longer sizes for sofas and large beds. Our “good-for-your-back” lumbar cushions help to sit comfortably and are included in every pattern on the Pattern Page listing.

HURRICANE UPDATE
As many of you are aware, this Special Offer was offered via our Facebook page back in early October because we lost our WiFi Internet connections during hurricane Helene. While this whole area around Asheville is still devastated and slowly recovering, we were lucky to have access to Starlink Internet as of a week ago. We were also lucky that our inventory was safe even though a giant oak fell on our building. It mainly damaged access temporarily until the tree was removed piece by piece. During the hurricane, our bridge and road were swept away but we now have access through the adjacent property to get in and out, as well as delivery services restored.

If you have any questions, please email me at sieglinde@cross-point.com. We do not have a working phone number at this moment. Know that I am grateful for all orders and all comments, all star ratings.

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cross-point needlepoint – Geometric Kilim to stitch

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Cross-Point Blog

Geometric Kilim pattern to stitch: Tabriz
Special Offer – September 2024
at 20% Off Retail

Small Tabriz 03 colors-cranberry, teals

Small Tabriz 03 colors

cross-point™ needlepoint Kilim Technique

As I have previously written, Kilim patterns are great for easy and fast stitching. Using our cross stitch technique, and the special instructions included with each individual pattern, you will be amazed by the speed to complete your project. The geometric nature of Kilim patterns are fun for stitchers because it will be intriguing and tempting to see   “just one more” completed pattern symbol. As others have said in blog comments: “this is addictive”. Like other Kilim type patterns in the cross-point™  collection, Tabriz is a lot of fun to stitch!

Tabriz Pattern History

Our Tabriz pattern is loosely based on geometric motifs from saddle and storage bags of the many Nomadic tribes that travelled between the Mediterranian and Asia. Similar designs originated in a number of different regions and merged or were adapted and altered to suit local weavers, stitchers and cultures. Tabriz is available in three pillow sizes, in seven stock colors, as well as custom colors and sizes.

gold, tomato, blue, ink, tree bark

Latest Color added 07

Examples of sizes available from the cross-point™ website

3 cushion sizes available

cushion sizes available

 

#TAB – Large square – 22″x22″ (56x56cm)

#TASM – Small Square – 16″x16″ (41x41cm)

#TABP – Lumbar cushion – 19″w x 12″high (50x30cm)

custom sizes for cushions and rugs as required

Examples of Custom Work

As always – it worked for 26 years – PayPal will bill the Retail price and we issue the 20% discount back to PayPal as we process your order in our studio. Take advantage of my offer for custom colors for this great pattern. (see Design of The Month on the website)

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Easy, Fast and Fun Summer Stitching

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Cross-Point Blog

Special Offer – AUGUST 2024
easy cross-point kits @ 20% Off Retail

Cool Neutrals for Summer stitching

Cool Neutral Companion kits for Summer Stitching Greek Border 03 and Small Game Board 06

EASY, FAST AND FUN STITCHING

Recently one of my customers sent this comment after she placed an order for a kit….”The more cross-point I do, the more I *need* to have one at hand for tv evenings or podcast listening…”. Thank you, Anne! I feel the same – I love to keep my hands busy with a stitching project.

Anne ordered her first cross-point kit just a year ago in August. This is what she wrote to me then: “”I really enjoy this technique and your lovely designs. I’ve done lots of different kinds of needlework in the past – standard needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, crochet – and crosspoint is delightfully different. It’s like a meditation combined with a puzzle, with the bonus of a beautiful outcome! The wool is lovely to work with, the colors are luscious, the kits are fastidiously assembled, and the directions are precise and helpful. The hardest part is choosing the next kit.” So, if you are new to the cross-point technique, try it and let yourself be surprised by how easy, fast and fun it is.

THREE PATTERNS

The three patterns I selected for my July/August Special Offer are really easy – Triangles, Greek Border and Game Board. They have limited colors which means you only need to have one or two wool colors on hand at the beach or on the porch. Prep the jute and you are ready to go. The easiest to stitch is Triangles. Once you have the first triangle done, you never have to count again.

pale sage and sea breeze colors

TRIANGLES 03

The classic Greek Border and Game Board are not far behind. Both Triangles and Game Board are available in two sizes (squares and lumbar cushion), Greek Border in one size 14″x14″. Please visit the website to see all sizes and color choices.

Gameboard pillows in two sizes in paprika, espresso, oatmeal

Game Board 03

I wish you a wonderful Summer and happy stitching – whether at the beach, on a mountain or on your porch. Remember PayPal bills the retail and we issue back the discounted amount. It’s worked for 20 some years.

with gratitude,

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