This week's free cross stitch project features a design influenced by beautiful Celtic art.

"Celtic Trinket Pot," designed by Claire Crompton from the book Magical Cross Stitch, presents a chart 33 stitches by 33 stitches. Worked on 14-count Aida, the finished design measures 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm), perfect for a trinket box lid insert. Of course, there are many other wonderful uses for such an attractive design: card inserts, brooches, pendants, miniature framed art--what else can you think of?

Magical Cross Stitch features a range of designs, from a Celtic fairy queen and Chinese dragons to beautiful mermaids and a majestic unicorn. Glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads are incorporated into many of the designs for a truly magical finish. The projects range from full-sized pictures to cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, presented with easy-to-follow color charts and complete instructions for beautifully finished projects. Designers include Claire Crompton, Joan Elliott, Joanne Sanderson, Ursula Michael, Lesley Teare and Carol Thornton--well known and highly respected for their cross stitch patterns.

To download your free "Celtic Trinket Pot" project, click here.

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Whether you need a quick, easy gift or want to add a touch of whimsy and humor to your kitchen, this week's free cross stitch project is just what you're looking for.

"Sweet Life Pictures" features two bovine beauties espousing philosophies we can all relate to. From Cross Stitch a Woman's World by Joan Elliott, these designs work up into adorable 3" x 3" (7.6cm x 7.6cm) magnets on 14-count natural Aida. Just fuse the cross stitch to coordinating squares of felt and affix the felt to self-adhesive magnet sheets. If you prefer, stitch these designs as pictures and frame.

Cross Stitch a Woman's World contains 30 original cross stitch designs that capture all aspects of a woman's life, from the demands of work and the joys of leisure to family commitments and the importance of friends. Use these beautifully detailed designs with classic appeal to create cards, keepsake gifts, larger pictures, and cushions. With full-color charts and easy-to-follow instructions, Cross Stitch a Woman's World will help stitchers of all levels celebrate a woman's world.

For your free fridge magnets cross stitch pattern, click here.

To find more great needle arts and cross stitch books, go to the MyCraftivity Shop or the David & Charles online bookstore.