Cheryl McKinnon
Cross Stitch Designer
Cheryl is a cross stitch designer from Canada. It was her grandmother and mother who stitched traditional needlepoint, petit point, and cross stitch, and their work first motivated her to begin practicing Cross Stitch. In her designs, she keeps the traditions alive whilst employing bright colour palettes, bold graphics, and uses retro themes to illustrate her love of vintage style. Cheryl showcases and sells her cross stitch patterns on her website the Tiny Modernist, where she shares tips and other useful cross stitch knowledge. Cheryl also has an amazing Instagram page where you can find all her latest designs and plenty of cross stitch inspiration.
Recent articles by Cheryl McKinnon
50 school kids cross stitch patterns!
Looking for school kids cross stitch patterns ready for the new term? These motifs from Cheryl Mckinnon will kit them out in style.
Stitch and explore: Free animal cross stitch chart for kids
Get your little ones excited about exploring the great outdoors with these fun animal charts. Can they spot them all?
Create a mixtape for Valentine’s: Retro cross stitch design
Go old school this Valentine’s and make your significant other a cassette tape with your favourite tunes, then decorate the case with a retro cross stitch design.
Free hummingbird cross stitch
Revel in the unique beauty of the hummingbird with this colourful cross stitch designed by Cheryl McKinnon.
Bee cross stitch pattern
Stitch up one of these sweet-as-honey bee cross stitch patterns designed by Cheryl Mckinnon and Durene Jones.
Free cactus cross stitch pattern
Create a plant that'll last forever with these prickly cactus cross stitch patterns - stitch these fab on-trend succulents and make into pin cushions, cards, gift tags and more!
Chinese New Year 2024: In cross stitch
See in the Chinese or Lunar New Year with these luxurious free patterns, use them on cards, bunting, gift tags, bookmarks and so much more. In 2024, it's The Year of The Dragon!
Free wolf cross stitch pattern
Create this amazing geometric wolf cross stitch design by Cheryl McKinnon to give as a special gift.
Thanksgiving cross stitch patterns
Cheryl McKinnon's Thanksgiving cross stitch patterns are fun to stitch to celebrate and give thanks