Creative ideas for your next tote bag cross stitch

I've been obsessed with tote bag cross stitch lately because it's such a practical way to show off a hobby that usually just ends up sitting in a drawer. There is something really satisfying about taking a plain, boring canvas bag and turning it into a piece of art you can actually use while you're out grabbing groceries or heading to the library. If you're like me and have a pile of finished cross stitch hoops gathering dust, switching to a tote bag is a total game-changer. ...

April 27, 2026 · 7 min · Mack Schratl