Happy new month, and happy "blogiversary" to me! It's been 11 years since I started the Ugly Duckling House. I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for those of you who have followed along, both recent and long-time readers. It means so much to ... Read More about Leaf Line Art | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
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Pupdate: Goodbye, My Sweet Charlie Girl
Deep breath. Ok... I can write this. Dear Friends, There's just no easy way to start this post. Earlier this month, we suddenly and unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Charlie. My darling, happy, sweet, lovable, endless bounding energy ball ... Read More about Pupdate: Goodbye, My Sweet Charlie Girl
Boho Rainbow | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Another month, another pattern now available in my cross stitch library! You can snag this trendy, hand-drawn boho rainbow design for your own to stitch. By now, you guys already know the drill: every month, I share a new cross stitch pattern ... Read More about Boho Rainbow | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
101: Outdoor Maintenance Checklist and Tool Basics
What (and when!) to do exterior repairs, garden planting, transplanting, lawn reseeding, and more! At the beginning of this year, I didn't have it in me to write a recap. I didn't want to talk about projects upcoming, either (since I more or ... Read More about 101: Outdoor Maintenance Checklist and Tool Basics
Lily on Watercolor | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Time for something a little different with "floral" cross stitch — a little modern watercolor, perhaps? Every month, I share a free cross stitch pattern, available to blog subscribers. But if you missed the last post, I'm also launching a ... Read More about Lily on Watercolor | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
DIY Desk Organizer | Free Plans
Organize your must-have desktop items — even a tape measure! — with this beautiful organizer and get the free plans. January is one of those months where people all over seem to shout into the air: ugh, I am SO disorganized! So, I figured: when ... Read More about DIY Desk Organizer | Free Plans
