One Stitch Ahead

Dear Friends, It’s the spookiest time of the year, and that can only mean one thing—it’s spooky stitching time again! I am excited to bring to you the eighth annual Halloween collection from Just CrossStitch. Our entire team is thrilled to present this year’s compilation of creepy, yet fun, and colorful designs. There is something for every stitcher in this issue!

This year, we stitch our way around the clock in a 24hour celebration of all things creepy, crawly and chilling. From the first strike of midnight on Halloween day to the very last second of this spine-tingling holiday, projects lurk around every corner. Nearly every part of the day is captured in stitching—morning coffee, school-day learning, snack time, happy hour and even bedtime! Some of the designs conjure up memories of homemade costumes I wore as a child or made for my girls as they grew up. Other designs are sure to put a smile on trick-or-treaters’ faces, and some will send a hair-raising chill up the back of your neck.

So grab your needle and thread, and stitch a few spooky treats for yourself and for your friends. Cover a bare, spooky-looking tree with delightful ornaments, add a scary touch to an armchair, or add some mystery to your wall decor with these enchanting Halloween designs. There are projects for every stitching level and every amount of time. So, this year, mark your clock with stitching for the spookiest day of the year!

Happy stitch-a-treat time!

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12