Creative relaxation · 5-minute read
7 reasons more and more women are choosing cross stitch in the evening
A break from your phone, the TV and endless scrolling. With a cross stitch kit you create something beautiful step by step — right at the kitchen table or relaxing on the sofa.
By StitchiStudio · Updated for 2026
- Great for beginners
- Complete kits
- Free shipping
A relaxing hobby doesn’t have to be complicated. This is why so many women are swapping their phone for a needle and thread more and more often.
Your mind finally gets a rest
The calm rhythm of working stitch by stitch gives your attention one clear place to go. No notifications and no rush — just you, the pattern and the next square.
You don’t need to be able to draw
The design is already clearly printed on the canvas. You follow the symbols and colours, so you make something that looks impressive without any creative training.
Even beginners can start straight away
You’ll get the hang of the first stitches in no time. Choose a design you love, follow the instructions included and watch the picture appear.
Fancy giving it a go?
Discover all designsStart with a design that makes you happy straight away
Choose from animals, flowers, landscapes, travel and lots more. Every kit has everything you need to get started right away.
A small selection from the collection
From Dutch landscapes to colourful flowers
Take a look at a few favourites or explore the full collection of 119 different designs.
Dutch Farmhouse by the Canal
Cross stitch kit
Vintage Coastal Camper Van
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Scottish Highlander Classic
Cross stitch kit
Vintage Camper Van at the Sea
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Happy Baby Giraffe in Flower Meadow
Cross stitch kitEverything you need comes in one kit
You get a pre-printed canvas, matching thread, needles and clear instructions. So there’s no need to hunt down all sorts of separate materials first.
What arrives at your door
One complete kit. No hunting for separate materials.
You get a pre-printed Aida canvas, embroidery thread in all the colours you need, needles, a colour key and handy tools. So once it’s delivered, you can simply get started.
- Pre-printed Aida canvas
- Embroidery thread in all the colours you need
- Needles and handy tools
- Clear colour key and instructions
There’s always a design that suits you
From flowers and pets to Dutch landscapes, travel and atmospheric places around the world. So you work on a picture that genuinely makes you happy.
You end up with something you can hold
After all those relaxing moments, you have a piece you can frame, hang on the wall or give as a gift. Something you made with your own hands.
A lovely alternative to yet another evening of screen time
Phone away, a drink by your side and carry on with your design at your own pace. A simple evening routine that genuinely recharges you.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions before you start
Is cross stitch suitable if I’ve never embroidered before?
Yes. The design is pre-printed on the canvas and you follow the symbols and colours. Ideally, start with a design with fewer details; with the instructions included you can get going straight away.
What exactly is in the complete kit?
You get the pre-printed canvas, the embroidery thread you need, needles, a needle threader, a thimble, a seam ripper, a pattern with colour key, instructions and a small pair of scissors.
Do I get a physical kit or just a PDF?
You choose the version on the product page. Choose the complete embroidery kit if you’d like all the materials delivered to your door. The PDF version contains only the digital pattern.
What can I choose from?
The collection includes animals, flowers, landscapes, Dutch icons, travel, cities and seasonal designs, among others. So you can choose a design that really suits you.
Your next relaxing evening
Discover all ready-made designsWhich design would you love to make?
Choose the cross stitch kit you’d love to make time for, and discover how lovely it is to watch something beautiful appear, stitch by stitch.
- Great for beginners
- Complete kits
- Free shipping