I know it’s still February, but here in Iowa it has seemed like spring is already here! With recent temperatures in the 60’s, the tulips are starting to sprout and the trees are being tricked into budding. But I’m guessing Old Man Winter might make another appearance before stepping aside completely. Designing and stitching for… Continue reading Spring Barn Trio is here!

I just added a little something to my Etsy offerings: VALENTINE COTTAGE MINI, a quick little pattern that is exclusively available as an E-Pattern from the Waxing Moon Etsy shop: VALENTINE COTTAGE MINI With the holidays upon us, I knew I was not going to be able to get a full set of designs stitched… Continue reading Quick Stitch for Valentine’s Day!

For those of you who have asked for more barn trios, here is the latest set, fresh off my design desk! Winter Barn Trio is the third set in the series, and Spring and Summer sets are now in the planning stages. This set was fun to stitch! They worked up quickly, with minimal backstitching,… Continue reading NEW! WINTER BARN TRIO!

Waxing Moon’s friendly little gnomes are ready to celebrate the Christmas season! These little guys are bright and festive and stitch up fast, making them perfect for last minute gifts, ornaments, or mini-pillows. I love stitching for Christmas all year round, but it’s especially satisfying when the temperatures drop and the snow is starting to… Continue reading CHRISTMAS GNOME LITTLES Are Here!

I joined Tina Ricaurte last week on her YouTube channel You Made That to chat about my new designs and other fun Halloween stitching projects, plus a sneak peek at the Christmas designs I have coming out soon! Check it out and be sure to like and follow Tina’s channel. I’ll be visiting with her… Continue reading An Interview on You Made That!

Well, the Gnomes are back! This time all spooked up to celebrate Halloween! I hope you enjoy this set of 6 little designs. I had a lot of fun stitching them, because I love Halloween! These little designs are quick-to-stitch and not too spooky. The small size means they can be finished as ornaments or… Continue reading New! Halloween Gnome Littles!

Just wanted to drop a couple links here for anyone interested in checking out my interview with Gary Parr on his podcast Fiber Talk. We had a great chat about Waxing Moon and how it all started, the ins and outs of designing, and all things cross stitch. You can listen to the interview here… Continue reading Interview on Fiber Talk Podcast

Summer is finally here, but I’ve been busy designing and stitching for fall, and here is what I came up with: #219 – AUTUMN BARN TRIO. This set, like all the other popular Trio sets, contains 3 quick-to-stitch designs with a seasonal theme. A couple of years ago, I did a Patriotic Barn Trio set,… Continue reading AUTUMN BARN TRIO is Here!

Patriotic Gnomes are my latest set in the Littles series. Seems like Gnomes are everywhere these days, so why not some Gnomes that are all set to celebrate Independence Day? These 6 designs are bright, cheery and whimsical, and so quick and easy to stitch, how can you resist? Like the other designs in the… Continue reading CELEBRATE FREEDOM WITH THE PATRIOTIC GNOME LITTLES!

I don’t know about you all, but I am ready for the snow to melt so I can get out my shorts and flip-flops again! But winter is still hanging on here in North Iowa, so I have had to content myself with warm thoughts and stitching these summer-themed designs. #217 SUMMER VIBES is a… Continue reading Get Ready for Summer with SUMMER VIBES!